Roy Cooper

Foreign PolicyEconomyVoting Rights

Four Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats—All Thanks to Trump

Former Governor Roy Cooper has taken a five-point lead in the North Carolina Senate race according to recent polling.

88%·12%

Politico

Apr 9

Democrats Are Obsessed With the Wrong Senate Races

Former Governor Roy Cooper is identified as one of the few Democrats capable of flipping a North Carolina Senate seat.

92%·8%

bradblog.com

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryVoting Rights

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Former Governor Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

90%·10%

World Socialist Web Site

First primaries held in US mid-term election campaign

Former Governor Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in North Carolina with establishment backing.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomyVoting Rights

theyeshivaworld.com+8

Apr 16

Democrats Raise Eye-Popping Numbers For Senate Races As They Face A Tough Electoral Map

Former Governor Roy Cooper reported raising $13.8 million for his Senate campaign in North Carolina.

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ABC News

HealthcareImmigrationEconomy

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Cooper’s campaign highlights his record and moderate messaging as Republicans try to associate him with national progressives.

The New Republic

Foreign PolicyTaxesEconomy

Transcript: Trump Hits Record Poll Low amid Fresh Leaks of GOP Panic

Jackson said Cooper’s race remains competitive and cautioned that reported polling leads may be overstated.

Associated Press+3

1w ago

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest

Cooper is the Democratic nominee targeted by Trump and Whatley as Republicans seek to defend the open Senate seat.

TaxesImmigrationEconomy

Rock Hill Herald

3d ago

Live updates: Vice President JD Vance will rally Republicans in Greensboro

Roy Cooper is Michael Whatley’s Democratic opponent in the closely watched North Carolina Senate race.

Criminal JusticeEconomy

ImmigrationCriminal JusticeEconomy

Axios

3d ago

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley battle for NC's open Senate seat

Cooper is campaigning on affordability while defending his record as governor against attacks over crime and COVID-19 policies.

captaink.us

Apr 4

April 2026 Voter Registration by Party Updates for Key 2026 and 2028 Battlegrounds

Roy Cooper is identified as a formidable Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

44%·56%

DNYUZ

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity

Former Governor Roy Cooper's Senate campaign donated contributions from Swalwell’s PAC to the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Associated Press

Jan 14

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for error - AP News

Cooper is a central part of the Democratic recruitment strategy in North Carolina due to his previous statewide success.

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▼Bad Look

Breitbart

Ethics/CorruptionEnvironment/Climate

Two Years Ago Roy Cooper Chose NYT Climate Conference Over Leading Hurricane Helene Preparedness

The article criticizes Cooper’s storm preparedness and recovery record while revisiting his appearance at a climate event as Helene approached.

22%·78%

The Daily Wire

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Is Every North Carolina Democrat Linked To The Same Child Molester?

The article examines a photo of Cooper beside a registered sex offender and the campaigns’ competing claims about criminal justice.

33%·67%

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ABC News

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Cooper’s campaign highlights his record and moderate messaging as Republicans try to associate him with national progressives.

HealthcareImmigration

The New Republic

Ethics/CorruptionEnvironment/Climate

Transcript: Trump Hits Record Poll Low amid Fresh Leaks of GOP Panic

Jackson said Cooper’s race remains competitive and cautioned that reported polling leads may be overstated.

Two Years Ago Roy Cooper Chose NYT Climate Conference Over Leading Hurricane Helene Preparedness

The article criticizes Cooper’s storm preparedness and recovery record while revisiting his appearance at a climate event as Helene approached.

22%·78%

The Daily Wire

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Is Every North Carolina Democrat Linked To The Same Child Molester?

The article examines a photo of Cooper beside a registered sex offender and the campaigns’ competing claims about criminal justice.

33%·67%

Associated Press+3

1w ago

Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest

Cooper is the Democratic nominee targeted by Trump and Whatley as Republicans seek to defend the open Senate seat.

Live updates: Vice President JD Vance will rally Republicans in Greensboro

Roy Cooper is Michael Whatley’s Democratic opponent in the closely watched North Carolina Senate race.

Criminal JusticeEconomy

ImmigrationCriminal Justice

Axios

3d ago

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley battle for NC's open Senate seat

Cooper is campaigning on affordability while defending his record as governor against attacks over crime and COVID-19 policies.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

Wonkette

Apr 14

Dems Getting Closer And Closer To Taking Senate, Let's Not F*ck It Up!

Governor Roy Cooper is identified as a key candidate for Democrats in the North Carolina Senate race.

91%·9%

captaink.us

Apr 4

April 2026 Voter Registration by Party Updates for Key 2026 and 2028 Battlegrounds

Roy Cooper is identified as a formidable Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

44%·56%

The New York Times

Apr 20

Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility

Roy Cooper's entry into the North Carolina Senate race has significantly improved Democratic prospects in the state.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

82%·18%

DNYUZ

A dozen battleground Dems send Swalwell’s campaign donations to charity

Former Governor Roy Cooper's Senate campaign donated contributions from Swalwell’s PAC to the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

The New Republic+1

Four Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats—All Thanks to Trump

Former Governor Roy Cooper has taken a five-point lead in the North Carolina Senate race according to recent polling.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

88%·12%

Politico

Apr 9

Democrats Are Obsessed With the Wrong Senate Races

Former Governor Roy Cooper is identified as one of the few Democrats capable of flipping a North Carolina Senate seat.

92%·8%

bradblog.com

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR: 'BradCast' 3/4/2026

Former Governor Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

90%·10%

World Socialist Web Site

First primaries held in US mid-term election campaign

Former Governor Roy Cooper secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in North Carolina with establishment backing.

theyeshivaworld.com+8

Apr 16

Democrats Raise Eye-Popping Numbers For Senate Races As They Face A Tough Electoral Map

Former Governor Roy Cooper reported raising $13.8 million for his Senate campaign in North Carolina.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

Associated Press

Jan 14

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for error - AP News

Cooper is a central part of the Democratic recruitment strategy in North Carolina due to his previous statewide success.