The national election results were incredibly disappointing for many, with national Democrats searching for answers and a way forward in the aftermath of a devastating loss. There are real and serious conversations that need to be had, as Donald Trump improved his margins across all demographics. Democrats must regroup and chart a new path ahead.

As Democrats look for answers and solutions, North Carolina represents a blueprint that can offer instructive insights for success.

North Carolina was one of the few brights spots across the country, on a night filled with darkness and regret — Democrats were able to accomplish something truly unique. We rejected extremism in our state leadership and elected Josh Stein as governor with the largest margin of victory in over two decades. We elected Rachel Hunt as lieutenant governor, Jeff Jackson as attorney general and Mo Green to oversee our public schools. We re-elected our secretary of State, Elaine Marshall, and broke the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina House.

We also re-elected Congressman Don Davis in one of the most challenging congressional districts in the country that was specifically gerrymandered by Republicans to........

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