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Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina’s Senate seat in the 2026 midterm election, according to the supplied election reports.

ANSA reported that Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina contest and will succeed outgoing Senator Thom Tillis. The available reports do not provide vote totals, a winning margin or official certification details.

Forbes Business characterized the result as the first Senate seat flipped by Democrats in the midterm elections. The publication also reported that Democrats need a net gain of four seats to regain control of the Senate.

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  1. Forbes BusinessMidterm Election Results (Live Updates): Democrat Roy Cooper Wins North Carolina—First Senate Seat Flipped
  2. ANSARoy Cooper vince in North Carolina, dem strappano un seggio al Senato