Democrat April Cook defeats Republican Kevin Crutchfield in N.C. Senate race

Cook won by a decisive 16-percentage-point margin, adding to a wave of Democratic victories across Cabarrus County in Tuesday's general election.

April Cook defeated Kevin Crutchfield Tuesday to win election to the North Carolina Senate. Photo courtesy of April Cook.

Democrat April Cook won election to the North Carolina Senate on Tuesday, defeating former Republican state Rep. Kevin Crutchfield by a decisive 16-percentage-point margin as Democrats made significant gains across Cabarrus County.