By Fatma Younis
Talarico held leads in key Texas counties as polls closed, while in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper was projected the winner in the U.S. Senate race.
Texas Race
Early returns showed Talarico ahead in several pivotal Texas counties, though final results were still pending.
North Carolina Senate Race
Major news outlets projected Cooper to win the Senate seat, a significant pickup for Democrats, as he delivered a victory speech to supporters.



