Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, flipping Republican seat
The former North Carolina governor defeated Republican Michael Whatley in an open-seat contest, giving Democrats a Senate pickup as the next Congress approaches.
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Coverage identifies Tillis departure as opening for Democrats
The Hill ↗Whatley enters contest as former Republican National Committee chairman
NBC News ↗Campaign coverage highlights Cooper focus on food and energy
The Hindu ↗Cooper wins North Carolina seat in Democratic Senate pickup
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