Roy Asberry Cooper III (/ ˈkʊpər / KUUP-ər; [1][a] born June 13, 1957) is an American politician and lawyer who was the 75th governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025.

As Governor, Roy Cooper led North Carolina to be one of the fastest-growing states in the nation with a good quality of life, a strong education system, more health care coverage, and better …

The 75th governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper fought for good-paying jobs, strong public schools, access to quality, affordable health care, and a safer and more just North Carolina.

Jul 28, 2025 · Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) officially launched his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign Monday, setting his sights on the soon-to-be-vacant seat currently held by …

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 …

Jul 28, 2025 · Roy Cooper officially entered the race for North Carolina’s Senate seat on Monday, announcing his candidacy with a video posted to social media.

Jul 28, 2025 · Former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper has “had enough.” In a video, first released exclusively to McClatchy, Cooper officially kicked off his 2026 Senate campaign Monday.

9 hours ago · But former N.C. Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, and Republican Michael Whatley, appointed by President Donald Trump as his Helene Recovery Czar, announced this …

Jul 28, 2025 · Former Democratic North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced he is running for Senate, bolstering Democrats ' hopes of winning a Senate race in the Tar Heel State for …

Jul 28, 2025 · Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, officially launched his Senate bid for Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' open seat in 2026 on Monday.