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The last time North Carolina had a Republican governor and GOP-dominated Legislature. Pat McCrory changed that Tuesday night when he became the state's first Republican governor in 20 years.

The last time North Carolina had a Republican governor and GOP-dominated Legislature. Pat McCrory changed that Tuesday night when he became the state's first Republican governor in 20 years.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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