ECU poll: Trump holds wide lead among NC Republican primary voters

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the North Carolina Republican Convention in Greenville, N.C., on Saturday, June 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

GREENVILLE — Former President Donald Trump has the support of 63% of Republican primary voters according to a poll released by the ECU Center for Survey Research. 

Following behind the former president are Former South Carolina Gov. And UN Ambassador Nikki Haley at 13%, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 10%, Vivek Ramaswamy at 3% and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at 2%. 

The ECU center’s director, Dr. Peter Francia, said in a polling summary that Trump is a “near lock” to win the North Carolina Republican presidential primary. 

The ECU poll surveyed 915 registered voters in late November and early December.