Democrats Could Flip Senate Seat in North Carolina
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, NPR Politics, Al Jazeera English, The New York Times Politics, France 24, The New York Times and 2 more.
What the sources say, in brief
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to the Associated Press race call cited by NPR Politics, and CBS News also projected the win over Republican Michael Whatley. Bloomberg Politics reported the victory as a critical gain for Democrats in their bid to retake control of the chamber. Fox News described Cooper as a former Democratic governor who defeated Whatley after top GOP-aligned groups pulled spending a month earlier. Al Jazeera English also reported that Cooper beat Whatley. The sources agree on the outcome and the flip of the seat, and the story is developing.
Key points
- NPR Politics reported that Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, citing an Associated Press race call.
- CBS News projected that Cooper defeats Michael Whatley, flipping the seat for Democrats.
- Bloomberg Politics said the win is a critical victory in the party's bid to retake the Senate.
- Fox News reported that top GOP-aligned groups pulled spending a month before the race.
What we know
- Roy Cooper won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to NPR Politics citing an Associated Press race call.
- CBS News projected that Cooper defeats Michael Whatley, flipping the seat for Democrats.
- Fox News reported that Cooper is a former Democratic governor who defeated Michael Whatley.
- Fox News reported that top GOP-aligned groups pulled spending a month before the race.
- Bloomberg Politics reported the win is a critical victory in the party's bid to retake control of the chamber.
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Democrats Could Flip Senate Seat in North Carolina. Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to the Associated Press race call cited by NPR Politics, and CBS News also projected the win over Republican Michael Whatley. Bloomberg Politics reported the victory as a critical gain for Democrats in their bid to retake control of the chamber. Fox News described Cooper as a former Democratic governor who defeated Whatley after top GOP-aligned groups pulled spending a month earlier. Al Jazeera English also reported that Cooper beat Whatley. The sources agree on the outcome and the flip of the seat, and the story is developing. Covered by 8 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Democrats Could Flip Senate Seat in North Carolina. NPR Politics: Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat. Al Jazeera English: Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat. The New York Times Politics: Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat. France 24: US midterm elections: Democrats flip Senate seat in North Carolina. The New York Times: Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat. Fox News: Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally. CBS News: Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Democrats Could Flip Senate Seat in North Carolina Bloomberg's Erik Wasson joins "Balance of Power" to discuss the election day races in North Carolina. Former Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat is expected to defeat Michael Whatley in a Senate race. But other contests are expected to be closer. (Source: Bloomberg) 3 Nov · Tier 1
- NPR Politics United States Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a race call from the Associated Press, providing the party with a key Senate flip. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat Roy Cooper beat out Republican Michael Whatley. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times Politics United States Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate. 1 h ago · Tier 2
- France 24 France US midterm elections: Democrats flip Senate seat in North Carolina Democrats have flipped a Senate seat in North Carolina as they try to recapture majorities in Congress and break Republicans’ unified hold on power in Washington. France 24's Florence Villeminot walks us through the US electoral map. 46 min ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times United States Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate. 45 min ago · Tier 2
- Fox News United States Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in North Carolina's Senate race after top GOP-aligned groups pulled spending a month ago. 3 h ago · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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