Former Governor Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, giving the seat to Democrats
In North Carolina, Democrats won the U.S. Senate race, with former Governor Roy Cooper defeating Republican Michael Whatley. Cooper now represents the state in the Senate. Democrats need at least four more seats to gain Senate control. Republicans held a 53–47 majority before the election.
- Republicans lost North Carolina to Democrats.
- Former Governor Roy Cooper won the election to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.
- Exit polls conducted by SSRS showed three-quarters of voters said they are angry or dissatisfied with the way the country is headed.
- Democrats need at least four additional seats to gain control of the Senate.
- The Republicans held a Senate majority of 53 to 47 before the election.
- Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia.
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