Help Elect Roy Cooper NC-SEN!

Democrats Work For America is pround to endorse Roy Cooper for NC-SEN.


Roy Asberry Cooper III (born June 13, 1957, in Nashville, North Carolina) is a seasoned public servant, attorney, and educator. After earning both his B.A. (1979) and J.D. (1982) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he practiced law at his family firm before being appointed to the State Goals and Policy Board by then-Governor Jim Hunt.


Cooper’s political journey began with legislative service in the North Carolina House (1987–1991) and Senate (1991–2001), followed by nearly 16 years as the state’s Attorney General—holding the record for longest tenure in that role . In 2017, he was sworn in as the 75th Governor of North Carolina, serving two terms through January 1, 2025.


During his tenure, Cooper prioritized expanding Medicaid, strengthening education, and improving healthcare coverage, and he navigated ongoing conflicts with a Republican-controlled General Assembly—issuing numerous vetoes to uphold executive authority . One of his signature accomplishments was the successful passage of Medicaid expansion in 2023, which enabled coverage for over 600,000 low-income North Carolinians.


On the personal side, Cooper and his wife, Kristin, are proud parents of three daughters, all UNC–Chapel Hill graduates. He has served in various church leadership roles and continues his commitment to public service, having accepted a teaching position at Harvard University following his governorship . Cooper declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026, aiming to bring his experience and leadership to the federal level.


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Key Issue Stances


Medicaid Expansion & Healthcare

Cooper championed the extension of Medicaid to reach more than 600,000 residents, improving access to healthcare for low-income families across North Carolina.


Education

As governor, he proposed significant investments in public education, including teacher raises and infrastructure funding through a multibillion-dollar bond initiative.


Executive Authority & Separation of Powers

Cooper frequently used his veto power to challenge attempts to undermine the governor’s office. Despite legislative override attempts, he maintained a steadfast defense of executive integrity.


Crisis Leadership & Public Safety

He established North Carolina’s Novel Coronavirus Task Force in early 2020, declared a state of emergency, and implemented aggressive public health measures such as mask mandates and school closures to combat the COVID‑19 pandemic  .


We're counting on grassroots supporters like you to power Roy Cooper to victory.


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