Democrats, Roy Cooper and North Carolina
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Former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running to be the Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, launched his campaign Monday morning.
By noon on Tuesday, eight bills vetoed by Governor Josh Stein had become law by way of supermajority override votes in the General Assembly. While eight bills have crossed
North Carolina state senators are discussing the option to override several vetoes on controversial bills. On Tuesday morning, Governor Josh Stein urged legislators to pass a budget that prioritizes taking care of North Carolinians.
Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a battle for one of 2026's competitive seats.