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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...