Former Congressman Wiley Nickel drops Senate bid, backs Roy Cooper

RALEIGH — Former Congressman Wiley Nickel has announced he is suspending his campaign for North Carolina’s Senate seat and endorsing Roy Cooper for the position.

Nickel, a Democrat, represented Cary for one term in Congress before deciding to step back from the Senate race. His decision to support Cooper marks a significant shift in the Democratic primary landscape.

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