PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldRoy Cooper Wins North Carolina Senate Seat, Flips It to Democrats
In a significant political shift, former Governor Roy Cooper won North Carolina's open Senate seat, defeating Republican Michael Whatley. This victory flips a traditionally Republican seat to the Democrats, boosting their chances to regain Senate control in the 2026 midterms. Cooper's win marks his seventh statewide electoral success, following multiple terms as attorney general and governor.
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