Former NC Governor Roy Cooper Launches 2026 US Senate Bid, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Race
Former NC Governor Roy Cooper Launches 2026 US Senate Bid, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Race RALEIGH, N.C. – Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, entering what is anticipated to be one of the most competitive open-seat races of the 2026 election cycle. Cooper, a two-term governor with a strong statewide track record, released a video announcement on social media and his campaign website, immediately positioning himself as the front-runner…