Roy Cooper News and In-Depth Reporting

Michael Whatley Wants to be N.C.’s Next Senator. Here’s What to Know.

Lucas Lin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:39:35 +0000

The RNC chair is running for Thom Tillis's U.S. Senate seat with Trump's backing.

Roy Cooper Jumps Into Hotly Contested Race To Replace Thom Tillis

Alex Roarty — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:44:20 +0000

The former governor ended months of speculation about his future on Monday.

‘Everybody Wants to Avoid a Primary’: Democrats Wait On Cooper

Calen Razor — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:53:49 +0000

The former governor is still undecided, but Democrats are beginning to game out who would run if Cooper doesn't.

Better Call Roy?

Alex Roarty — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:21:39 +0000

Democrats’ Senate hopes of retaking the majority in 2026 hinge on a handful of undecided candidates, including former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper.

Run, Roy, Run?

Calen Razor — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:30:55 +0000

Democrats are putting pressure on former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to run for senate.

What Roy Cooper Leaves Behind

Jeffrey Billman — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

No other North Carolina governor has seen his role so often reduced to trying to thwart his legislative adversaries. But that’s not Cooper’s only legacy.

Roy Cooper’s Last Stand on the Death Penalty

Michael Hewlett — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

As attorney general, Cooper oversaw 27 executions. But he’s been quiet about the issue in his two terms as governor.

The Case for (and Against) Roy Cooper for Veep

Jeffrey Billman — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:26:54 +0000

Is North Carolina’s low-key, two-term governor Kamala Harris’ best hope for capturing the White House?

Your Roy Cooper Starter Pack

Assembly Staff — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:11:56 +0000

Never heard of Roy Cooper before this week? Here's our best past reporting on North Carolina's governor.

10 Things To Know About Roy Cooper, Potential Pick for Vice President

Jeffrey Billman — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:29:04 +0000

North Carolina’s two-term Democratic governor is seen as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris. Here’s what you need to know about him.