U.S. Senate Candidates Could Skip Debating for First Time in Almost 30 Years
Neither Roy Cooper nor Michael Whatley is facing the scrutiny that a one-on-one forum can provide.
What the Duke Lacrosse Case Says About Roy Cooper
The Senate candidate won praise for declaring three players innocent as AG in 2007. Critics wish he’d done more for other defendants.
The Politics of a Prison-Release Settlement
As Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans have seized on a 2021 settlement that compelled officials to reduce the prison population.
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
North Carolina Democrats Are Outraising Republicans in Key Races
In the three races considered competitive, new campaign filings show Democrats finished with more cash on hand and outraised their Republican opponents.
N.C.’s Senate Race Starts Now (Officially)
Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will face off in what could be the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history.
The Blame Game
A list of inmates released early under former Gov. Roy Cooper included DeCarlos Brown’s identification number, even though Brown served his full term.
More Roy Cooper Coverage
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.
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