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Roy Cooper Wins North Carolina Senate Seat, Flipping Key GOP Stronghold

Democrat Roy Cooper has won the North Carolina Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley and flipping a crucial GOP-held seat. This victory marks Cooper's return to elected office after serving as governor and reflects changing political dynamics in a state that has historically leaned Republican in Senate races.

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