Democrat's chances of flipping North Carolina Senate seat surge—Poll

Cooper extended his lead over Whatley in a new poll of the North Carolina Senate race released on Thursday.

Republicans are having the wrong conversation about Roy Cooper’s prison settlement | Opinion

Turning this into a political gotcha moment misses an opportunity to meaningfully discuss a universal issue. | Opinion ...

North Carolina teacher's killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper's criminal justice record in Senate race

NC Gov. Roy Cooper faces soft-on-crime accusations as critics link a teacher's murder to a judge he appointed who reduced the ...

Roy Cooper’s polling lead in North Carolina Senate race is not as big as he thinks

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets, which comes to you refreshed and reinvigorated after a break. Today, we ...

Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murder

WASHINGTON — A mass release of North Carolina prisoners under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic had a ...
Forbes

Roy Cooper’s Record Confounds His Critique Of Rising Energy Costs

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. The road to a U.S. Senate majority in 2027 and 2028 runs through ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Roy Cooper has never lost an election. Can he extend his winning streak in 2026?

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Editor’s note: With the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina taking shape, The News & Observer spoke with longtime supporters and ...

Democrats are losing registered voters as Roy Cooper tries to flip Senate

Since 2024, Democrats have lost 5 percent of their registered voter base while Republicans have lost less than 2 percent.
Mother Jones

Roy Cooper Is at the Forefront of Democrats’ Longshot Bid to Flip the Senate. But What Do Voters Think of Him at Home?

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. If Democrats are to have any hope of retaking the Senate this fall, then Roy Cooper, ...
WUNC

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

North Carolina does not mind electing Democrats as governor, but it is a different matter when it comes to sending them to the U.S. Senate. Roy Cooper, who led the state for two terms, is trying to ...