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Who Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley.

What A newly released poll reveals a statistically tight hypothetical general election matchup between the two prominent North Carolina political figures.

Where The poll, conducted by a nonpartisan research institute, surveyed likely voters across the state of North Carolina.

When The poll was conducted between September 15 and September 18 of this year, with results released earlier today.

Why The poll, which sought to gauge voter sentiment ahead of the next election cycle, shows Governor Cooper holding a narrow lead within the margin of error. Specifically, the survey indicates 47% support for Cooper among registered voters, against 45% for Chair Whatley, with 8% of respondents undecided. Analysts suggest this data points to a highly competitive and closely divided electorate in a state long considered a key battleground. Stay tuned for further analysis.