Roy Cooper
Roy Asberry Cooper III ((/ˈkʊpər/ KUUP-ər;[1] born June 13, 1957) is an American politician. He is currently the 75th Governor of North Carolina, since 2017. He served as the Attorney General of North Carolina from 2001 to 2017. He was a member of the North Carolina State Senate. Cooper is a member of the Democratic Party.
Roy Cooper | |
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| 75th Governor of North Carolina | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Lieutenant | Dan Forest Mark Robinson |
| Preceded by | Pat McCrory |
| Succeeded by | Josh Stein (elect) |
| 48th Attorney General of North Carolina | |
| In office January 7, 2001 – January 1, 2017 | |
| Governor | Mike Easley Bev Perdue Pat McCrory |
| Preceded by | Mike Easley |
| Succeeded by | Josh Stein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Asberry Cooper III June 13, 1957 Nashville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Executive Mansion |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA, JD) |
Governor of North Carolina
changeHe ran for Governor of North Carolina in the 2016 election against incumbent Pat McCrory.[2] On December 5, McCrory conceded the election, making Cooper the first challenger to defeat a sitting governor in North Carolina since 1850.[3] Cooper took office as the 75th governor of North Carolina on January 1, 2017.[4]
The Republican-dominated legislature passed bills in a special session before he took office to reduce his power. The legislature has overridden several of his vetoes of legislation.
He was reelected in 2020 against his own lieutenant, Dan Forest.
After President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election and Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign announcement in July 2024, Cooper was named as a possible running mate for for her campaign.[5] He was said to be one of the individuals highly considered for the running mate position.[6][7] However on July 29, Cooper said he did not want to be Harris's running mate.[8]
Personal life
changeCooper is married to Kristin Bernhardt.[9][10] They have three daughters.[11][12]
References
change- ↑ Fain, Travis (15 November 2023). "You're doing it wrong: How to actually pronounce Gov. Roy Cooper's name". WRAL News. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ↑ "Attorney General Announces Candidacy For Governor". Charlotte Observer. November 6, 2014. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ↑ Dalesio, Emery. "North Carolina Gov. McCrory Concedes He Lost Re-Election Bid". ABC News.
- ↑ McCrory concedes in North Carolina
- ↑ Nagourney, Adam; Medina, Jennifer (2024-07-22). "Who Might Kamala Harris Pick as Her Running Mate?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ↑ "The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris". PBS News. 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ↑ https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/the-2024-swing-states-north-carolina-could-sway-the-2024-election
- ↑ Goldmacher, Shane; Epstein, Reid J. (2024-07-29). "Roy Cooper Is Said to Withdraw From Harris's Vice-Presidential Field". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ Kristin Cooper. "My dad Capt. Sam Bernhardt with the 7th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, Cu Chi, Vietnam, '66-'67. When he was drafted, he closed his medical practice & left his wife & 4 young children to serve his country. Thanks to every veteran for your service & sacrifice. -KC #VeteransDay". Twitter. Archived from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ Davis, Corey (August 7, 2018). "Service project aids foster kids". Rocky Mount Telegram. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ↑ "N.C. First Lady Kristin Cooper will be 2017 commencement speaker". Saint Mary's School. February 23, 2017. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ↑ Colvard, Bill (June 9, 2018). "Franklin grads, NC first lady reconnect". The Mt. Airy News. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
Other websites
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- Governor Roy Cooper official government website
- Roy Cooper for Governor campaign website
- Roy Cooper at Ballotpedia
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
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