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Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, flips seat cnb.cx/4BIWdgv

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The Guardian left
State’s ex-governor bests Michael Whatley, ex-chair of Republican National Committee, by focusing on lower costs US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Roy Cooper, North Carolina’s former governor, was elected to represent the state in the US Senate, marking the first time in 10 years voters sent a Democrat to US Congress’ upper chamber. Cooper defeated Michael Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chair, to succeed Thom Tillis, the outgoing US sena
The New York Times left
Breaking News: Roy Cooper, the former North Carolina governor, quickly defeated President Trump’s chosen GOP candidate, Michael Whatley. Flipping the seat gives Democrats an essential victory as the party tries to gain Senate control. nyti.ms/48tEpsq
The Washington Post left
Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has handily defeated Republican Michael Whatley to become the state’s first Democratic senator elected in nearly two decades.
CNBC left
BREAKING: Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, flips seat cnb.cx/4BIWdgv
CNN left
Former Gov. Roy Cooper will win the Senate race in North Carolina, CNN projects, defeating Republican Michael Whatley for a seat that had long evaded Democrats. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4AaWXJY

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The Hill center
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and ex-Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley are duking it out Tuesday to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R) in the Tar Heel State. Cooper has led his Republican opponent in the polls ahead of Election Day, and a win for the former governor would mark a major…

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The Wall Street Journal right
Republican House members and candidates in North Carolina are hurting, dragged down by their party’s redistricting efforts and by Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper’s strong showing in the state. on.wsj.com/4zs5SXu

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The New Yorker
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has won the state's Senate race, flipping the seat in favor of the Democrats. Follow along with our live map for up-to-date results: www.newyorker.com/news/electio...