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North Carolina Primary Results
Results from North Carolina’s 2026 primary are coming into focus, with major statewide and legislative races shaping the political landscape heading into the general election. In the U.S. Senate race, Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination and will face Republican Michael Whatley in November. One of the night’s closest contests came in State Senate District 26, where challenger Page held a razor-thin two-vote lead over Senate leader Phil Berger, setting up a likely recount. In congressional politics, Laurie Buckhout won the GOP nomination in the 1st District, while several…
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