Republican Burr Keeps Seat in North Carolina Senate Race

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North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr (R) has retained his seat in the Senate, Fox News is projecting. 

#BREAKING Fox projects NC GOP Sen Richard Burr defeats Dem challenger Deborah Ross. Hard for Dems to get Senate now #FoxNews2016

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) November 9, 2016

With 93 percent precincts reporting, Burr had 52 percent of the vote, to Ross's 45 percent.

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Unlike some of his colleagues, Burr, who has served as a North Carolina senator since 2005, stood by Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign. He defeated Democratic challenger Deborah Ross.