North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, 67, Withdraws from Harris VP Consideration

Jul 30, 2024, 12:01 AM

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, 67, has withdrawn from consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate. This decision narrows the field of potential candidates for Harris's vice-presidential pick. Cooper, who had been among the top names reportedly being vetted, informed the Harris campaign of his decision, citing plans to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Sources familiar with the discussions confirmed that Cooper was never formally vetted for the role. The New York Times and Reuters reported this development.