Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for Senate in North Carolina

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.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 428d ago

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for Senate in North Carolina

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 428d ago

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

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Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper running for Senate

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Republican warns of "knife fight" for Senate seat as Roy Cooper enters race

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Roy Cooper hints at 2026 Senate run

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New York PostLean Right· 428d ago

Dem heavyweight Roy Cooper jumps into key US Senate race

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Ex-Gov. Roy Cooper Enters NC Senate Race

Fox NewsRight· 428d ago

Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat

Washington ExaminerRight· 428d ago

Roy Cooper jumps into North Carolina Senate race to flip GOP seat

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