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Cooper Raised $41 Million; Outspent GOP Candidates Still Won

Democratic candidates dominated fundraising in the elections for the top statewide positions in North Carolina government last fall, but it didn’t always translate into victories. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's fundraising total for his successful reelection bid reached $41 million, compared with almost $12 million for GOP challenger Dan Forest. But new Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson won despite millions spent by billionaire Michael Bloomberg to help Democratic candidate Yvonne Holley. And Republicans won all eight appeals court elections despite getting outspent in individual races by Democratic candidates. The final campaign finance reports for the Nov. 3 elections were due this week.

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.