Michael Whatley Wants to be N.C.’s Next Senator. Here’s What to Know.
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
The former governor ended months of speculation about his future on Monday.
‘Everybody Wants to Avoid a Primary’: Democrats Wait On Cooper
The former governor is still undecided, but Democrats are beginning to game out who would run if Cooper doesn’t.
Better Call Roy?
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?
Democrats are putting pressure on former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to run for senate.
What Roy Cooper Leaves Behind
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
As attorney general, Cooper oversaw 27 executions. But he’s been quiet about the issue in his two terms as governor.
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The Case for (and Against) Roy Cooper for Veep
Is North Carolina’s low-key, two-term governor Kamala Harris’ best hope for capturing the White House?
Your Roy Cooper Starter Pack
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
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.
Ovies & Giglio Want Triangle Sports Fans to Keep Arguing Forever
The former radio hosts are reinventing themselves as podcasters at a fraught time for both media and sports.
The Wages of Sin
They were barely adults when they committed a senseless crime in 2008. Should Gov. Roy Cooper give their clemency bid another look?
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