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Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to U.S. Senate from North Carolina

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 4). Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to U.S. Senate from North Carolina. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/democrat-roy-cooper-wins-election-to-u-s-senate-from-north-carolina/article_251cd35f-2dbc-5945-82ac-d7eecc2efc3f.html

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Roy Cooper, a Democrat and former governor of North Carolina, won the U.S. Senate election against Republican candidate Michael Whatley. This win is significant for Democrats as it helps them move closer to their goal of gaining at least four seats held by Republicans in the Senate. The election took place on November 3, 2026.

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Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race on November 3, 2026, defeating Republican Michael Whatley. This victory flips the seat from Republican to Democrat, marking the first time in ten years that a Democrat has been elected to the state's Senate position. The politically moderate Cooper raised about three times as much money as Whatley and never trailed in polls against an opponent more associated with national politics than local issues. With this win, Democrats now hold three seats away from controlling the Senate, pending outcomes in other states like Texas, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, and Alaska.

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Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s win against Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina gives Democrats a key victory as they try to gain at least four seats now held by Republicans. asserted

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Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to U.S. Senate from North Carolina

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