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DemocratNorth Carolina SenateParty nominee

Roy Cooper

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
33.97Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score61.23
Friction-27.26
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
3.40/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Roy Cooper has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)98%
PAC / corporate2%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Popularity

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.900

Ethical Leadership

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Political Acumen

Articles: 228 · Bias weight: 1.001x

Weighted score0.699

Top sources

https://eu.blueridgenow.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/03/former-gov-roy-cooper-appears-headed-for-matchup-with-michael-whatley-for-senate-seat/88951762007/https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/roy-cooper-michael-whatley-win-021325971.htmlhttps://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/roy-cooper-michael-whatley-secure-us-senate-nominations-setting-up-fierce-november-election/

Resilience & Endurance

Articles: 102 · Bias weight: 0.988x

Weighted score0.673

Top sources

https://triblive.com/news/politics-election/roy-cooper-michael-whatley-clinch-north-carolina-senate-nods-setting-up-high-stakes-fall-fight/https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/roy-cooper-michael-whatley-win-021325971.htmlhttps://www.redwoodnews.tv/news/national/election-2026-for-one-of-the-four-seats-trouble-brews/article_90e5d3e5-fce9-5a0c-b57f-26e09f932dcf.html

Economic Understanding

Articles: 64 · Bias weight: 0.991x

Weighted score0.667

Leadership frictions

Lack of Transparency

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.800

Visionlessness

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.784

Lack of Accountability

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700

Toxic / Abuse of Power

Articles: 11 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.683

Cowardice

Articles: 5 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.658