North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is no longer in the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate this election season, according to The New York Times. The Times reported on Monday evening that Cooper informed Harris’ team about his decision to withdraw. It’s unclear what caused him to withdraw.
Cooper has been considered a top contender to be Harris’ running mate in recent days. John Locke Foundation senior political analyst Mitch Kokai told Fox News Digital earlier on Monday that the North Carolina governor was considered “a good match” for Harris.
“Democrats are likely to see Roy Cooper as a good match for Kamala Harris for multiple reasons. First and foremost, Cooper helps bring North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes into play in a way other candidates do not,” Kokai explained.
“He has won six statewide elections since 2000. That’s an impressive accomplishment for a Democrat in a state that has trended right during the same time period.” Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin contributed to this report. This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.
