WATCH: Roy Cooper speaks after flipping North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
Summary
Roy Cooper won election to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley. Supporters celebrated in a downtown Raleigh hotel ballroom, where Cooper spoke after the race was called.Key Facts
- Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper won the state’s U.S. Senate election.
- Cooper defeated Republican candidate Michael Whatley.
- Supporters gathered in a downtown Raleigh hotel ballroom on Tuesday night.
- The crowd cheered and chanted Cooper’s name after his victory was announced.
- Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, said Cooper’s long record in elected office made him a strong candidate.
- Democratic Gov. Josh Stein praised Cooper’s victory in a speech after the race was called.
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