North Carolina · U.S. Senate in North Carolina · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Roy Cooper
Democratic
Former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)
2026 race · U.S. Senate in North Carolina
97% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
95% chance of winning · race rated Likely D
● Roy Cooper● Michael Whatley
Background
- Experience
- Statewide office or Congress
- Past races on file
- 2 (2 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in North Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2020Won
Governor Nov 3, 2020
D · 51.5% · 5,669,743 votes
- 2016Won
Governor Nov 8, 2016
D · 49.0% · 2,309,157 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $47.2M
- From individuals
- $17.4M
- Spent
- $34.7M
- Cash on hand
- $12.5M
Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Michael WhatleyRepublican