The Latest: Cooper finally gets to celebrate with supporters

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on the transition following Republican incumbent Pat McCrory's concession to Democrat rival Roy Cooper in the election for North Carolina governor (all times local):

Democratic candidate Roy Cooper took the stage at a victory rally Tuesday night to cheers from several hundred supporters in Raleigh.

North Carolina's next governor campaigned to work if elected on bending back state government's recent right-ward turn, including the repeal of a law outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory signed limiting LGBT rights known as House Bill 2.