CF Poll · August 2026

Cooper with durable 7-point lead; Democrats open up 7-point legislative ballot lead

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Presidential Job Approval

Approve 42% · Disapprove 56%

Governor's Job Approval

Approve 48% · Disapprove 42%

State Legislative Generic Ballot

Democrats lead by 7 points

Past waves

CF Poll · May 2026

Cooper leads Whatley by 7 as Trump hits −12 approval and Democrats open a 6-point legislative ballot lead

May 2026
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CF Poll · January 2026

Cooper holds a 5-point lead over Whatley as NC voters remain narrowly divided heading into 2026

January 2026
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