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

Nov 3, 2026, 5:24 PM

Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley. Cooper’s victory gives Democrats a key pickup in their quest to wrest Senate control from Republicans. The seat was open because Republican Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek another term. Cooper is a former governor and state attorney general. Whatley is a former state and national Republican Party chairman who ran with President Donald Trump’s support. The Associated Press declared Cooper the winner at 8:23 p.m. EST.

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Democrat Bobby Pulido wins election to U.S. House in Texas’ 15th Congressional District

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