Cooper, a Democrat who served two terms as governor from 2017 to 2025, officially announced his 2026 Senate campaign on Monday after months of speculation.
According to Cooper’s campaign, 95% of the individual donations were small-dollar contributions in the amount of $100 or less. $2.6 million was raised for the campaign, and $900,000 was raised for the Democratic Party through joint fundraising committees.
“The record-breaking enthusiasm for Roy Cooper’s Senate launch is a testament to his strong and deep support across North Carolina,” campaign manager Jeff Allen said in a statement.
“Roy Cooper has a long record of being an independent voice for our state and getting real results for middle-class families by expanding health care for 670,000 people, eliminating $4 billion in medical debt for 2 million North Carolinians, and creating more than 600,000 jobs as governor,” he continued in his statement.
The North Carolina Senate race is expected to be among the most competitive in the 2026 midterm elections. Incumbent Republican Thom Tillis is not seeking re-election, leaving the race for the seat open.
Cooper is currently unopposed for the Democratic nomination following the withdrawal of former congressman Wiley Nickel on Tuesday.
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is the frontrunner for the GOP nomination.
Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate race in North Carolina since 2008.
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