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Roy Cooper, former NC Governor announces he is running for Senate in 2026

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The former Democratic governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, announced that he plans to run for Senate.

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The Hill
Roy Cooper hints at 2026 Senate run (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 26, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper hints at running for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, as Democrats hope for his entry into the race.
New York Post
Dem heavyweight Roy Cooper jumps into key US Senate race (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 27, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday officially jumped into the race for US Senate, teeing up a bruising fight for a seat that could tip the balance of power in the upper chamber.
CBS News
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper running for Senate (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 27, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.
Washington Examiner
Roy Cooper jumps into North Carolina Senate race to flip GOP seat (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 27, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Former Gov. Roy Cooper is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, setting up a marquee 2026 showdown in one of the nation’s top battlegrounds.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Roy Cooper, former NC Governor announces he is running for Senate in 2026 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Jul 27, 2025
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
The former Democratic governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, announced that he plans to run for Senate.
PBS NewsHour
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for Senate in North Carolina (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jul 27, 2025
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.
Roll Call
Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats (opens Roll Call)
Published Jul 27, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats - Campaigns
The Daily Signal
Ex-Gov. Roy Cooper Enters NC Senate Race (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jul 27, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
Former Gov. Roy Cooper announces his Senate run, presenting himself as a moderate progressive in a bid to take the seat.
Newsweek
Republican warns of "knife fight" for Senate seat as Roy Cooper enters race (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 27, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
North Carolina, long considered a battleground state, has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008.
Fox News
Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 27, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces Senate run in North Carolina for the open seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in the 2026 midterm elections.

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