Democrats Flip 1 North Carolina Senate Seat as House Leans Democratic in 2026 Midterms
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Updated · CNBC · Nov 4
Democrats Flip 1 North Carolina Senate Seat as House Leans Democratic in 2026 Midterms
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Nov 4
Summary
CNBC's Election Desk projected Democrats to win at least 210 House seats, putting the chamber within reach of the 218 needed for control as polls closed nationwide.
North Carolina delivered Democrats a key Senate flip, with former Gov. Roy Cooper defeating Republican Michael Whatley for the seat Republicans had been defending.
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats were on the ballot, with toss-up contests in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas set to decide the next Congress.
Voter anger over Trump's war in Iran, inflation, perceived corruption and immigration policy threatened Republicans, even as the GOP benefited from heavier billionaire campaign spending.