US midterm Election Results: Democrats score early Senate wins as Cooper flips North Carolina seat

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) Democrats secured early victories in key Senate races in the 2026 US midterm elections, with Roy Cooper flipping a Republican-held seat in North Carolina and Jon Ossoff winning re-election in Georgia, as control of Congress and the future of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda hang in the balance. According to CBS News projections, Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina, while Ossoff defeated Republican challenger Mike Collins in Georgia. Democrat Chris Pappas also won the Senate race in New Hampshire, retaining a seat already held by his party. Cooper's victory marks an important gain for…