# Roy Cooper

> Roy Asberry Cooper IV served as the 75th Governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025. He previously served as North Carolina Attorney General for 16 years and as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: None
- State: NC
- Race: North Carolina U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Race rating: Lean R
- Campaign website: https://roycooper.com/

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law.
- Professional background: Attorney.
- Public service: North Carolina House of Representatives (1987–2001); North Carolina Senate (2001); North Carolina Attorney General (2001–2017); 75th Governor of North Carolina (2017–2025).
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Michael Whatley](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/michael-whatley-north-carolina-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Roy Cooper](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/roy-cooper-nc-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Michael Whatley](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/michael-whatley-nc-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Roy Asberry Cooper IV: https://roycooper.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.393Z

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