Democrat Wiley Nickel is expected to suspend his campaign for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat and endorse former Gov. Roy Cooper in the race, people directly familiar with Nickel’s plans told WRAL on Friday.

The source told CBS17 Nickel intends to make the announcement next week, and is now considering a run for Wake County District Attorney.

Reports indicate that Democrat Roy Cooper, the former governor of North Carolina, will enter the race for the North Carolina U.

Trajectories and responsibilities for many politicians altered significantly on the coattails of former President Joe Biden’s announcement a year ago Monday that he would drop out

After Democratic Gov. Josh Stein won the gubernatorial election in November 2024, General Assembly Republicans passed a bill, and overturned then-Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, that shifted power away from the governor.