Polling, hurricanes and cash: 5 election takeaways

WRAL state government reporters Paul Specht and Will Doran break down some of the key takeaways from the Nov. 5 elections — everything from poll accuracy, campaign spending and the effect of Hurricane Helene on the balance of power in the state legislature.

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