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) ...

As prices continue rising, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper says Congress needs to end President Donald Trump’s ...

For nearly 90 years, the party of the nation’s president has lost seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 20 of 22 midterm elections.

Roy Cooper enters 2025 U.S. Senate race after 37 years in North Carolina politics. Democrats cite Cooper’s undefeated record and bipartisan appeal as key assets. Republicans question Cooper’s national ...

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley have reported strong fundraising in the state’s open U.S ...

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 ...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper talks about the newly named Lenovo Center at a celebration for the arena as updated signage was unveiled Thursday. Gov. Cooper signed a proclamation proclaiming March 18 ...

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 ...