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North Carolina Gets Its 1st Republican Governor in 20 Years

Pat McCrory became the first Republican elected governor in 20 years, easily defeating his rival Tuesday and giving his party complete control of lawmaking for the first time since the 1800s.

Pat McCrory became the first Republican elected governor in 20 years, easily defeating his rival Tuesday and giving his party complete control of lawmaking for the first time since the 1800s.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.