Did Kay Hagan win her race?
No.
Who was her opponent?
Thom Tillis.
Was it a tight election?
Yes.
Was it an inexpensive campaign?
No.
Who gave most of the funds?
Out-of-state organizations.
What kind of advertising did they pay for?
Attack ads.
Was the election important to one of the parties?
Yes.
Which party?
Republicans.
Why was it important to them?
To win back the Senate from Democrats.
At the time of this story, how many districts had reported back?
99%.
What percent of the vote did Tillis get?
49 %.
And his rival?
47%.
Is Tillis considered liberal?
No.
What issues is he known for right-wing views on?
Same-sex marriage.
Anything else?
Women's abortion rights.
What political figure did he try to tie his rival to?
Obama.
Is Obama popular in North Carolina?
No.
What did Tillis make headlines for?
When he debated an empty chair on live television.
Why did he do that?
His opponent refused to attend.
What organization reported on the election?
CNN.
Has Hagan served multiple terms?
No.