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North Carolina, Democrats and Roy Cooper

‘Unprecedented’ national cash: North Carolina Dems have tunnel vision for Roy Cooper
The state’s former governor tops his party’s wish list, following Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for another Senate term.
GOP takes aim at Roy Cooper, Democrats’ ideal recruit for North Carolina Senate seat
Senate Republicans are entering what is shaping up to be a messy battleground Senate race in North Carolina after Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-NC) surprise retirement. The Senate GOP’s campaign arm made its first jab on Monday at the Democrats’ possible top candidate,
Battle For Open North Carolina Senate Seat Poised To Be Hotly Contested
The race to succeed retiring Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is shaping up to be highly competitive mere days
Republicans and Democrats to duke it out for North Carolina Senate seat
The move comes less than 48 hours after reports emerged that centrist Rep. Don Bacon intends to announce his retirement Monday, opening up a swing seat in Nebraska in one of only three GOP-held districts Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election.
Tillis retirement puts North Carolina Senate seat up for grabs
Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-N.C.) decision to not seek reelection to another term has scrambled the field for what will be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country next year. The North Carolina Senate race was already going to be one of the most-discussed contests of the 2026 midterms as one of
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce NC Senate race
Thom Tillis' decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle in North Carolina to ...
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Scoop: Roy Cooper leans toward N.C. Senate bid, potential Trump showdown
North Carolina Democrats are getting closer to the gift they've have been asking for all year, with former Gov. Roy Cooper (D ...
With Tillis out, NC Senate race projected as a ‘toss-up.’ What experts anticipate.
Tillis’ withdrawal from the 2026 race came as he made clear his opposition to Trump’s flagship bill, the “One Big, Beautiful ...
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s ...
George Strait gives heartfelt tribute to his 'hero' who died in North Texas house fire
George Strait, the famed country music legend, took to the stage at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth to honor Roy Cooper.
Roy Cooper ‘strongly’ considering Senate run after Tillis announces he will not seek re-election
Democrats want to flip the seat blue in 2026 and there has been talk of former Governor Roy Cooper running for the seat.
NC Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek reelection. Which Republicans might run in 2026?
US Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek 3rd term. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who has represented North Carolina in Washington ...
‘Runaway Favorite’: CNN’s Harry Enten Teases Which Trump Could Dominate NC Senate GOP Primary
CNN’s senior data reporter Harry Enten shared statistics Monday on “Anderson Cooper 360” saying that if President Donald ...
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North Carolina’s new vape law impacts local businesses
Stores are no longer allowed to sell a large number of disposable vapes due to a law put in place under Governor Roy Cooper.
Lara Trump considers run for NC Senate seat, backed by Rep. Pat Harrigan
North Carolina Republicans have different takes on how they should proceed now that Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, isn’t running for ...