RALEIGH — North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race may have a major new entrant.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce in the coming days whether he is running for the seat.
That’s what his campaign advisor told Channel 9.
Cooper served two terms as governor.
Former Governor Roy Cooper's campaign advisor tells me Cooper will announce his decision on the #ncsen race in the coming days @wsoctv
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) July 23, 2025
He is set to be one of the featured speakers at Saturday’s North Carolina Democratic Party Unity Dinner.
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