Democratic Edge Holds

The first-day 27-point registration advantage proves directionally meaningful, even after the margin narrows as more unaffiliated and Republican voters cast ballots. Democrats retain a clear early-vote advantage in Wake, Mecklenburg, Durham, Guilford and Buncombe counties, improving Roy Cooper's standing against Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.

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