Democrats see 2026 as a chance to flip one of North Carolina's U.S. Senate seats for the first time in years. Republicans want a new senator who will be more loyal to President Donald Trump.

President Trump is using his influence to help Republicans avoid messy primary fights as the party prepares for the midterms.

During Roy Cooper's speech at the North Carolina Democratic Party's Unity Dinner tonight, he hinted at possibly running for election next year.

At a sold-out, high-profile Raleigh dinner that will gather political leaders from all over the country Saturday, the ...

By David Larson Carolina Journal There are major pre-announcement leaks from the left and the right on who will vie for North Carolina’s empty U.S. Senate seat. The incumbent, Republican Thom Tillis, ...

Thirty minutes into a routine appearance Thursday on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis abruptly turned his fire on a ...

Other speakers throughout the night hinted at a Cooper candidacy. Saturday’s event was headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Prizker, who, taking the stage after Cooper’s speech, called out, “Thank you ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — At tonight’s NC Democrat Unity Dinner, former Gov. Roy Cooper hinted at running for Senate, after Senator ...

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a state Democratic Party event in ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- At the North Carolina Democratic Party's annual Unity Dinner fundraiser, former Governor Roy Cooper ...

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto stamp will be tested this week at the General Assembly, with GOP plans for overrides.

The 68-year-old former two-term governor, four-term attorney general and 14-year state lawmaker indicated Saturday night he ...