Roy Cooper is an American politician serving as the Governor of North Carolina since January 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Attorney General for the state from 2001 to 2017. Cooper has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development during his time in office. Born on June 13, 1957, in Nash County, North Carolina, Cooper earned his law degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He began his political career in the North Carolina House of Representatives and later served in the North Carolina Senate. Cooper is known for his collaborative approach to governance.