Ever since the Biden-Harris campaign turned into the Harris campaign, current Vice President Kamala Harris has been looking for a running mate of her own. Several names have been popping up throughout the process – including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and more.
Another name that has been mentioned frequently is North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. However, news is out tonight that he has removed himself from contention without much explanation.
He made the announcement official via X/Twitter on Monday evening.
— Roy Cooper (@RoyCooperNC) July 30, 2024
More on the withdrawal, via the New York Times:
Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, who has been seen as a leading contender to become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, has informed her team that he has withdrawn from the…
