The murder of a North Carolina teacher has reignited criticism of Governor Roy Cooper's criminal justice record, with critics linking the incident to a judge he appointed who reduced the suspect's charges.

North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley attacked his Democratic opponent Roy Cooper, linking him to a Charlotte light rail stabbing and accusing him of freeing 'rapists and murderers' ahead of the primary.

North Carolina has launched some of the first midterm primaries, featuring key races for US Senate and House seats, with Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley leading polls for the Senate primary.

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is facing criticism after over 560 inmates, released under his COVID-era mass release agreement, were rearrested for new offenses within two years. The policy is being called a "complete failure."

Democrats are betting on former Governor Roy Cooper to win the North Carolina Senate race, confident he can overcome Donald Trump's endorsement, partly due to his undefeated electoral record.

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race  AP News

North Carolina Democrats are hoping former Governor Roy Cooper can defeat Trump's preferred Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, in the upcoming Senate primary.