The move clears the Democratic field for former Gov Roy Cooper, who instantly becomes the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the race to fill the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep.

Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper ...

"I've seen firsthand his steady, bipartisan leadership. (Cooper) listens, he shows up, and he gets things done." ...

A day after former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper announced he is running for the United States Senate seat that will be vacated by Thom Tillis, his would-be opponent for the Democratic ...