North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has declined to be considered as a potential vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Cooper stated that while he supports Harris and believes she will win the presidency, he feels that the timing is not right for him to join the national ticket. Cooper reportedly removed himself from consideration because he has aspirations to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, according to a source close to the campaign. Cooper never expressed interest in being vice president and informed Harris’ aides that he did not wish to be considered.
The decision by Cooper to remove himself from consideration was first reported by The New York Times. This development comes as Harris continues to evaluate potential running mates for the upcoming election. Cooper’s decision to step back from consideration for vice president adds to the list of candidates being considered by the Harris campaign.
As a developing story, updates may be available in the future. Yamiche Alcindor, Sahil Kapur, Zoë Richards, and Alex Seitz-Wald have contributed to reporting on this story. Cooper’s decision reflects his dedication to his home state of North Carolina and his long-term political aspirations beyond the current election cycle.
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