Roy Cooper

Recent media appearances

None found as of Nov 9, 2026

Top articles

1. WBTVElection guide: Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley in Senate race that could decide CongressOct 28, 2026
2. Spectrum NewsCooper, Whatley run 'cautious campaigns' in critical N.C. Senate raceOct 13, 2026
3. WLOSWith Election Day a month away, Roy Cooper campaigns in AshevilleOct 3, 2026
4. WUNCWill North Carolina's US Senate race feature any debates this year?Sep 10, 2026
5. ABC11Cooper, Whatley meet with voters, discuss affordability, public safetyAug 14, 2026

Overview

Roy Cooper is a Democrat who served as governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025 and earlier as the state's attorney general. wbtv.com

He was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Republican Thom Tillis, running against Republican Michael Whatley under the campaign slogan "Make Stuff Cost Less." rollcall.com wbtv.com

Platform

• Proposes making it illegal for companies to raise grocery prices based on a specific customer.roycooper.com
• Says he would strengthen antitrust enforcement to block grocery and food processing mergers that reduce competition.roycooper.com
• Proposes reinstating Affordable Care Act tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts.roycooper.com
• Proposes capping annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and broadening Medicare drug price negotiations.roycooper.com
• Says data centers should pay the full cost of the power they use so costs are not passed on to consumers.roycooper.com
• Proposes banning algorithm-driven rent setting and limiting large corporations from buying single-family homes.roycooper.com
• Says he would work to expand Medicare benefits to include dental, vision and hearing coverage.aarp.org