Poll: Rep. Budd maintains 5-point lead in N.C. Sen. race

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UPDATED 11:19 AM PT – Thursday, November 3, 2022

Republican Ted Bud’s lead continues to grow in North Carolina’s Senate race.

According to the latest Emerson poll Wednesday, Democrat candidate Cheri Beasley trails Budd (R-N.C) by five points, with only 45% support.

NORTH CAROLINA POLL with @thehill @TedBuddNC 50%@CheriBeasleyNC 45%
2% undecidedhttps://t.co/pU38IyhRF6 pic.twitter.com/n4lpnxT8BA

— Emerson College Polling (@EmersonPolling) November 2, 2022

Favorability ratings are playing a big role in the race. Budd has a net positive favorability of 13-points while Beasley is underwater by two.

This comes after earlier polling showed the potential for a toss-up race.