Politics Wiley Nickel exits North Carolina Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy FILE – Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 14 ...

CARY, N.C. (AP) — A former congressman will no longer seek an open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina next year now that fellow Democrat Roy Cooper is running for the post. Tuesday's announcement by ...

Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday, citing leadership ...

CARY, N.C. — A former congressman will no longer seek an open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina next year now that fellow Democrat Roy Cooper is running for the post. Tuesday's announcement by ...