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Who was Cooper's Republican opponent in the 2020 election?

  • Pat McCrory

  • John Kasich

  • Dan Forest

  • Mitch McConnell

Answer

The Republican candidate running against incumbent Democrat Roy Cooper in the 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election was Dan Forest, who served as the state's 34th lieutenant governor from 2013 to 2021. Forest is a conservative Republican known for his strong stance against abortion and his support for gun rights. Despite a competitive race, Cooper ultimately secured his second term as governor, defeating Forest by a margin of approximately 4.5%.
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