Roy Cooper, Fmr. Governor (NC)

Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper (D)

Fmr. Governor (NC)

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Democrat

Age

Religion

Presbyterian

Birthplace

Nash County, NC

Residence

Rocky Mount, NC

Born

June 13, 1957

Family

Wife: Kristin; 3 Children: Hilary, Natalie, Claire

Election Info

Next N/A Election2026

Education

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

1979

University of North Carolina School of Law

1982

Political Career4

Attorney General

State of North Carolina

2000-2017

Senator

North Carolina State Senate

1991-2000

Representative

North Carolina State House of Representatives

1987-1991

Governor

State of North Carolina

2017-2025

Professional Background2

Partner

Fields and Cooper Law Firm

1982-2000

Instructor

Continuing Legal Education

Organizations12

Local Morehead Scholarship Selection Committee

Chair

March of Dimes Annual Fundraiser

Chair

First Presbyterian Church

Elder

American Heart Association

Member

Board of Directors, North Carolinians for Community Colleges

Member

North Carolina State Bar Association

Member

Red Cross

Member

Rocky Mount Jaycees

Member

Tar River Chorus and Orchestra

Member

Visions, Incorporated

Member

United Way

Former Board Member

Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

Member

present