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Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, flipping seat from Republicans • Nov. 4, 2026, 2:34 AM ET (BBC)
Live Results: Roy Cooper wins Senate race in North Carolina • Nov. 3, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (PBS)
Republicans retreat from North Carolina as Trump admits Democrats are likely to win the Senate seat • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:03 PM ET (NBC)

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Also Known As Roy Asberry Cooper III
Born June 13, 1957 (age 69) • North Carolina
Title / Office governor (2017-2025), North Carolina
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In 2026 U.S. midterm elections • Duke lacrosse rape case

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