Roy Cooper raises $3.4M in 1st 24 hours of Senate run
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Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is aligning himself with one of President Donald Trump’s longtime foes as he
Cooper is considered the favorite to win the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Republican Thom Tillis. The decision could also shape the GOP's efforts to retain the seat in the chamber it narrowly controls.
The second quarter brought more big fundraising hauls for House Republicans and millions more for the most vulnerable Senate Democrat.
Since Sen. Thom Tillis said he wouldn’t seek a third term, eyes have been on the former North Carolina governor to run in the Democratic primary.