Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper is the Democratic nominee in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race. $35.0M raised, $14.3M spent and $20.7M cash through Jun 30, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 96%. Forecasters rate the race Likely D.
Campaign finance$35.0M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $34,975,789 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $14,258,222 |
| Cash on hand | $20,717,567 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $0 |
| Filing covers through | Jun 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $13,115,398 | 37.5% |
| PACs and other committees | $750,034 | 2.1% |
| Party committees | $70,528 | 0.2% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $21,039,829 | 60.2% |
Donor portrait23% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $7,878,260 | 23% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $2,151,407 | 6% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $2,704,644 | 8% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $5,603,151 | 16% |
| $2,000 and up | $16,275,990 | 47% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | $15,494,919 | 52% |
| CA | $2,706,639 | 9% |
| NY | $2,179,742 | 7% |
| MA | $1,233,791 | 4% |
| MD | $785,322 | 3% |
| VA | $744,130 | 2% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Duke University | $164,919 |
| Unc Chapel Hill | $68,125 |
| Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor Llp | $57,875 |
| Motley Rice Llc | $47,396 |
| Unc | $42,548 |
| Brooks Pierce Mclendon Humphrey & Leon | $41,550 |
| Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check Llp | $39,500 |
| State Of North Carolina | $39,079 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $3,191,338 |
| Physician | $730,247 |
| Ceo | $688,914 |
| Executive | $433,876 |
| Owner | $387,752 |
| President | $316,702 |
| Consultant | $316,082 |
| Professor | $307,421 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceLikely D, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Likely D Estimate
North Carolina Senate race: full ratings and odds · North Carolina ballot · All Senate races
Public attention59,794 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | 59,794 | 58% |
| Michael Whatley | 43,162 | 42% |
Reported Views of Roy Cooper on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Elsewhere: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official website · X (Twitter) · links matched through Wikidata and checked against the member or candidate record
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.