AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoElection Shift: Roy Cooper flipped North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, while Democrats captured the state House for the first time since 2010; Republicans appear to retain the Senate by a narrow 26-24 margin. Gov. Josh Stein urged cooperation as voters signaled concern about costs and the economy. Congressional Upsets: Democrats made major gains in North Carolina’s U.S. House races, including wins by Jamie Ager, Cyril Jefferson and Richard Ojeda. Close contests could still trigger recounts. Ballot Measures: Voters approved three constitutional amendments, including limits on income and local property-tax increases and expanded photo ID requirements for mail voting. Local Results: Asheville voters elected Kim Roney mayor, ending Esther Manheimer’s 13-year tenure, and Wake County approved a $680 million school bond for new schools, renovations and other improvements.
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