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Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats
Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection.
- New headline Was: “Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate”
- New headline Was: “Voters decide House and Senate control in 2026 midterms”
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- New headline Was: “Voters decide House and Senate control in 2026 midterms”
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Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats
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Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection.
Democrat Roy Cooper celebrates flipping North Carolina Senate seat
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Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh
Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat
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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat amid early wins in bid to control chamber
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Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat
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Election 2026 live results: Democrats projected to take control of Senate, House
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Democrats have won key races in Kansas, Ohio and Texas.
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