Roy Cooper, Wiley Nickel and Senate
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The move will give Democrats a heavyweight candidate in what is set to be one of the most high-profile and expensive races of 2026.
Former Governor Roy Cooper has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, joining Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley in what is expected to be a costly campaign.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a state Democratic Party event in Raleigh.