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Who was the governor that Cooper defeated as the first challenger in the state's history?
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Pat McCrory, the incumbent Republican governor, was defeated by Roy Cooper in 2016. This marked a significant victory for the Democratic Party, as Cooper became the first challenger in North Carolina's history to unseat a sitting governor. Cooper's win was attributed to several factors, including voter dissatisfaction with McCrory's policies and a strong campaign by Cooper emphasizing issues such as education and healthcare.
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