Roy Cooper, Senate and Wiley Nickel
Digest more
Democrats are likely "thrilled" about the announcement, Jason Roberts, a political science professor at the University of North Carolina, told Newsweek.
Former Governor Roy Cooper has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, joining Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley in what is expected to be a costly campaign.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a state Democratic Party event in Raleigh.