Tricia Cotham Reelected, Secures GOP Supermajority

Republican Tricia Cotham appears to have narrowly won reelection in North Carolina's 105th House District, maintaining her seat just 18 months after switching from the Democratic Party to the GOP. Cotham's victory is significant as her switch provided Republicans a supermajority, enabling them to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's vetoes on key issues, including strict abortion laws. She led Democratic challenger Nicole Sidman by approximately 270 votes with all precincts reporting, despite facing intense opposition from Democrats who invested heavily in the race. Cotham's district was redrawn to favor Republicans, yet it remained a competitive seat with a substantial Democratic presence. Meanwhile, Republicans faced setbacks in other districts, losing key races that impacted their overall control of the North Carolina House. The 2024 election results will shape the political landscape as the new legislative session approaches in January.