Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats

What the coverage says

Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper has won the North Carolina Senate race by defeating Michael Whatley, who the New York Times notes was "President Trump's handpicked choice." The victory flips the seat for Democrats as retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis steps down. Fox News reports that the win followed a withdrawal of spending by top Republican-aligned groups a month prior to the election. The New York Times adds that this represents the Democrats' first pickup of the night, marking one of the seats the party needs to secure a Senate majority.

Written by HeadlineShine from 4 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.