Roy Cooper: North Carolina’s Champion for Progress
Party: Democratic
Current Role: Governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)
Running for: U.S. Senate, North Carolina
Education:
BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
JD, University of North Carolina School of Law
Background:
Roy Cooper, a lifelong North Carolinian, has built a reputation as a pragmatic, solutions-oriented leader. After serving in the North Carolina House and Senate, Cooper became Attorney General (2001–2017). Elected governor in 2016, he was re-elected in 2020 with a broad coalition of support for his strong leadership on education, healthcare, and disaster recovery.
Key Issues & Achievements:
Expanded Medicaid to provide healthcare access to hundreds of thousands in North Carolina
Championed public education, teacher pay increases, and classroom funding
Stood up for voting rights and fair elections
Led the state through hurricanes, COVID-19, and other disasters with steady, science-based leadership
Advocated for clean energy, environmental protection, and economic development
Personal:
Roy Cooper is known for his calm demeanor and focus on practical solutions that help everyday North Carolinians. He lives in Raleigh with his wife, Kristin, and they have three daughters.
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