North Republicans are straining mightily to convince observers — and perhaps themselves — that Roy Cooper has entered a threatening terra incognita.

The likely Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s Senate race next year, former Gov. Roy Cooper, led likely Republican nominee Michael Whatley by six points in the first independent poll commissioned ...

It’s a good idea to unravel the various impulses behind the “fresh blood” talk after this past November. Yes, there are some ...

The likely Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s Senate race next year, former Gov. Roy Cooper, led likely Republican ...

By Renee Scheidt Ready or not, the race is on in N.C. for the U.S. Senate seat. Former Governor Roy Cooper is running to be the Democrat nominee, while Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican ...