Cooper Surges 11 Points Ahead of Whatley in NC Senate Race
May 14, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Fox News Politics

Roy Cooper has opened a commanding 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's Senate race, signaling potential trouble for the GOP in a state that should lean conservative. The race has intensified scrutiny on Cooper's criminal justice record as governor, particularly following a teacher's killing that raises serious questions about his soft-on-crime approach. Read more about this...