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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper and his wife, Kristin Cooper, take the stage to thank supporters during an election night watch party at the Raleigh Marriott, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Former Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican candidate Michael Whatley.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper and his wife, Kristin Cooper, take the stage to thank supporters during an election night watch party at the Raleigh Marriott, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Former Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican candidate Michael Whatley. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

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