Clinton gains on Trump in N.C. while Senate race with Burr and Ross remains tight
Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 -- Democrat Hillary Clinton appears to be solidifying her lead over Republican Donald Trump in North Carolina, according to the latest CNN poll, while the race for U.S. Senate remains in a virtual tie.
Posted — UpdatedDemocratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has solidified her lead in North Carolina over Republican Donald Trump -- leading 50% to 48% among likely voters and 52%-44% among registered voters, according to a statewide survey by CNN release Monday. That's a jump for Clinton since August when she led Trump 48%-47% among likely voters and 48%-46% among registered voters.
In a reflection of the closeness of the North Carolina race for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Deborah Ross leads Republican incumbent Richard Burr 49%-46% among registered voters, while Burr leads Ross 48%-47% among likely voters.
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