Former Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC), the front-runner in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s open Senate seat, was ...

North Carolina is seen as one of Democrats' best Senate pickup opportunities in the 2026 midterm elections.

Two polls conducted this month offer new insights into how North Carolina voters are feeling about Donald Trump’s presidency, ...

Michael Whatley is 30 points clear of his nearest Republican rival and has pulled within 5% of Democratic front-runner Roy ...

In what will be a crucial test for both parties this November, former Gov. Roy Cooper will likely face Michael Whatley (R), ...

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is touting a more than $9.5 million haul in the fourth quarter of fundraising of ...

A pair of polls on the North Carolina Senate race released within hours of each other paint very different pictures for the ...

Trump put Whatley "in charge of making sure everything goes well," in Helene recovery.

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 ...

Former Gov. Roy Cooper is raising concerns about the state economy as Republicans in Washington slash health spending and Republicans in Raleigh show no immediate interest in replacing the funding.

CHARLOTTE — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, now a U.S. Senate candidate, visited a Black woman-owned coffee shop in Charlotte on Friday to support small businesses. During his visit, Cooper ...

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 ...