Roy Cooper's chances of flipping North Carolina's GOP Senate seat—New poll

In a matchup between Cooper and Whatley, a former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair, voters backed Cooper 47 percent to 38.6 percent. Against Brown, a former Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Roy Cooper escaped blame for his disaster failures. A Senate race would change that | Opinion

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As governor, Roy Cooper built a reputation as a steady hand in times of crisis. That ...
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Ukrainian refugee’s train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans in North Carolina and beyond are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for ...
Washington Examiner

Republicans target Roy Cooper over ‘weak’ crime policies during governorship after light rail stabbing

Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s record on criminal justice is being scrutinized by Republicans seeking to derail his campaign to claim a Senate seat. Cooper, a popular two-term ...
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 ...