Polling through October 10, 2026 shows Roy Cooper leading Thom Tillis 51 to 40.6 in North Carolina, widening his lead to about 10 points from 50.6 to 41.2 in late September. The discussion covers Cooper's statewide record and fundraising, Tillis's structural problems, and Jon Ossoff polling above 50 in Georgia with Republicans consolidating behind Collins.