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North Carolina governor race hangs on a near tie on election night
In a closely watched contest, Republican incumbent Pat McCrory and Democrat Roy Cooper were tied at 49 percent with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Cooper claimed victory at a Raleigh gathering while McCrory urged patience as canvassing could take days, with results certified by Nov. 18. The piece also notes HB2 backlash and other gubernatorial outcomes across states.
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