Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner ...

Former Gov. Roy Cooper is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, setting up a marquee 2026 showdown in one of the nation’s top battlegrounds.

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is entering the state’s Senate race, a recruitment win for Democrats who hope that the popular former governor will give them a strong chance in one of ...

The former governor, who is undefeated in statewide elections, is considered the early frontrunner for his party's nomination. Former Rep. Wiley Nickel, the only other Democrat in the race, is ...