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James Calvin "Cal" Cunningham III (born August 6, 1973) is an American lawyer, politician, and retired military officer. A member of the Democratic Party and a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve , he served one term as a North Carolina state senator from 2001 to 2003.
Sep 23, 2020 · Democrat Cal Cunningham is running against Republican Thom Tillis, accusing him of failing on health care and Covid-19 response. He talks to Vox about his background, his strategy, and his views on key issues.
Oct 3, 2020 · Learn how Democrats hope to flip a Senate seat in North Carolina, a swing state that could decide the majority in 2021. The race features a former state lawmaker and a Republican incumbent who is trailing Trump and Biden.
Nov 10, 2020 · Nov. 10, 2020. Cal Cunningham, the Democrat challenging Senator Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, conceded the race on Tuesday after a protracted vote count, as the incumbent appeared ...
Dec 11, 2020 · How did the moderate Democrat fail to unseat the vulnerable Republican incumbent in a state that voted for Biden? The article examines Cunningham's campaign strategy, his personal scandal, and his lack of political identity.
Nov 10, 2020 · Democrat Cal Cunningham lost to Republican Thom Tillis in the 2020 US Senate election, despite leading in the polls before admitting an extramarital affair. The race was the most expensive in US history, with both candidates facing attacks from outside groups.
Nov 10, 2020 · Updated at 5:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 . Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has won reelection in North Carolina as Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham conceded on Tuesday.
