North Carolina Senate: Cooper faces Whatley on Election Day

North Carolina Senate: Cooper faces Whatley on Election Day

First results are due after 6pm EST, with Democrats on 34 seats including two independents and Republicans on 31 before any of 35 Senate races are called.

US midterm voting is under way, with first results expected after 18:00 EST (23:00 GMT).

Before any calls, Democrats hold 34 Senate seats including two independents; Republicans hold 31; 0 of 35 Senate races and 0 of 435 House races are called.

Six Senate contests were classed as toss-ups; Democrats need at least three of those plus other expected wins to advance toward control.

In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper faces Republican Michael Whatley for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis; polls there close at 7:30pm EST.

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