AP race call delivers crucial pickup for Democrats in closely watched race
In a significant political upset, Democrat Roy Cooper has won the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, according to an Associated Press race call published early Wednesday. The victory delivers a vital pickup for the Democratic party in a closely contested battleground state.
The outcome shifts the balance of power in a key legislative contest, defying conventional expectations for the North Carolina race. Official results and subsequent updates continue to be tracked as election tallies are finalized.
