Statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand on North Carolina Senate Race

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper’s entrance into the North Carolina Senate race:

“Governor Cooper is a proven leader who has dedicated his life to serving North Carolina. From expanding Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians to bringing good-paying jobs to the state and taking on scammers and big banks, Cooper has always been a champion for North Carolina families. 

“Governor Cooper is a formidable candidate who will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat, and his announcement is the latest indication that the Republicans’ Senate majority is at risk in 2026.” 

Cooper is a “top Democratic Party recruit” and launched his campaign today after leaving office as one of the country’s most popular governors with a record of winning tough races. Watch his announcement video here.