U.S. Senate candidate and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper called for “immediate reforms” before any additional funding ...

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

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 ...

Just 10 months before the general election, two candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina are giving a clearer picture of their individual campaigns.

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

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 ...

North Carolina Republicans are seeking to roll back the authorities state governors hold to appoint task forces, an effort they say will keep “soft-on-crime” recommendations from such commissions from ...

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 ...

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

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 ...