The September Carolina Journal Poll provides a new snapshot of likely North Carolina voters heading into the final weeks before the November election, including views on the direction of the country and job approval for President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Stein. David Larson of Carolina Journal breaks down the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, where Cooper leads 49.2% to 34.1%, as well as the North Carolina Supreme Court contest. The poll also finds roughly two-thirds of voters support each of the three proposed constitutional amendments, while measuring views on the Democratic Socialists of America and data center development.