Roy Cooper officially entered the race for North Carolina’s Senate seat Monday, announcing his candidacy with a video posted to social media.
“Right now, our country is facing a moment as fragile as any I can remember, and the decisions we make in the next election will determine if we even have a middle class in America anymore,” said Cooper.
Cooper jumped into the race after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced last month he wouldn’t seek reelection after President Donald Trump publicly attacked him for voting not to advance his “big, beautiful bill.”
Advertisement
Democrats were desperate for Cooper to make his announcement, noting his in-state popularity and his ability to draw in major donors.
