Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As governor, Roy Cooper built a reputation as a steady hand in times of crisis. That ...

Cooper has been saying for two years he was preparing for a bid for governor. He's been outspoken in criticizing policies of the Republican legislature and GOP Gov. Pat McCrory, who is seeking ...

Editor’s note: With the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina taking shape, The News & Observer spoke with longtime supporters and allies of Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley to understand what kind of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. The road to a U.S. Senate majority in 2027 and 2028 runs through ...

A new political ad attacking former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper makes a claim about the suspect in the Aug. 22 Charlotte light rail stabbing that lacks context. The 30-second ad from U.S. Sen. Tom ...

In North Carolina’s Senate race, former Gov. Roy Cooper ’s supporters bolstered his campaign and related committees with $14.5 million while his opponent, former Republican Party Chairman Michael ...

On Oct. 16, former Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly endorsed former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper for the state's open 2026 U.S. Senate seat.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In one of the most watched Senate races in the country, we’re getting a glance at campaign finances for the Democratic and Republican frontrunners seeking to become North ...

Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has raised well over double the amount of former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the 2026 North Carolina Senate race, putting ...

Roy Cooper enters 2025 U.S. Senate race after 37 years in North Carolina politics. Democrats cite Cooper’s undefeated record and bipartisan appeal as key assets. Republicans question Cooper’s national ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Editor’s note: With the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina taking shape, The News & Observer spoke with longtime supporters and ...