Roy Cooper
Democrat - North Carolina
Roy Cooper is a father of three, an attorney, and a former governor of North Carolina. Cooper entered public service after being elected to the legislature, where he worked to raise teacher pay and strengthen law enforcement. After being elected Attorney General, Cooper prosecuted criminals and saw a drop in crime. As Governor, Cooper vetoed his state's extreme abortion ban. Then, after the legislature overrode his veto, he used his executive powers to protect individuals traveling to or from NC.
PARTY: Democrat
ELECTED: 2016
EDUCATION: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA), University of North Carolina School of Law (JD)
OCCUPATION: Attorney, politician
FAMILY: Married to Kristin Bernhardt; has 3 children
BORN: June 13, 1957
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"A strong renewable energy industry is good for our environment and our economy."
- Roy Cooper
POLITICAL CAREER
75th Governor of North Carolina (2017-2025)
50th Attorney General of North Carolina (2001-2017)
Majority Leader of the North Carolina Senate (1997-2001)
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 10th district (1991-2001)
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 72nd district (1987-1991)
INTERESTING FACTS
Has never lost an election in his decades-long career, spanning from the NC House and Senate to Attorney General and Governor
Worked summers on his family farm and attended public schools before winning a Morehead Scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill
Appointed the most diverse Cabinet in North Carolina history
