Scoop: Cooper plans to enter North Carolina Senate race next week
Summary
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper plans to announce his campaign for the U.S. Senate next week. Cooper is seen as a strong candidate for the Democrats in the 2026 race to gain a Senate seat currently held by Republicans.Key Facts
- Roy Cooper is a former governor of North Carolina and a Democrat.
- He plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election.
- The Democratic Party views him as their top candidate to win this seat.
- Democratic leaders, including Kirsten Gillibrand, have encouraged him to run.
- The current Republican Senator Thom Tillis has announced his retirement.
- Democrats are waiting to see if Lara Trump will run for the Republican side.
- Cooper was considered for a vice presidential role but chose to study at Harvard instead.
- Former Congressman Wiley Nickel, also a Democrat, has already announced his Senate campaign.
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