Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is reportedly considering a 2026 Senate bid as Democrats seek to flip the seat currently held by Republican Thom Tillis. Cooper, a two-term governor with strong statewide recognition, could become a key contender in one of the nation’s most competitive battleground states.
Roy Cooper is weighing a 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in North Carolina, aiming to challenge Republican Thom Tillis. As a popular former governor, his potential candidacy could reshape the political landscape in a critical swing state and boost Democrats’ chances of gaining control in the closely divided Senate.
Roy Cooper, North Carolina Senate race, 2026 elections
