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North Carolina Senate Flip Gives Democrats First Pickup
Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat as early 2026 midterms show first Democratic Senate gain.
In brief
Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat as early 2026 midterms show first Democratic Senate gain. Democrats gained North Carolina Senate seat from Republican Michael Whatley, marking first Senate pickup since 2008. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
North Carolina Senate Race
Democrats gained North Carolina Senate seat from Republican Michael Whatley.
First Democratic Senate Pickup Since 2008
Cooper defeated Whatley to give Democrats first Senate gain in North Carolina since 2008.
Cooper's Background
Cooper is two-term former governor and former state attorney general.
Whatley's Background
Whatley was former Republican National Committee chairman endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Other Senate Races
Democrats won Senate seats in Georgia, Virginia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
Illinois Senate Race
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated Republican Don Tracy for Senate seat.
Pennsylvania Governor Race
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro defeated Republican Stacy Garrity for governor.
What to remember
Democrats gained North Carolina Senate seat from Republican Michael Whatley, marking first Senate pickup since 2008.
