North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from consideration to be Kamala Harris’ running mate

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is no longer in the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate this election season, according to The New York Times.

The Times reported on Monday evening that Cooper informed Harris’ team about his decision to withdraw. It’s unclear what caused him to withdraw.

Cooper has been considered a top contender to be Harris’ running mate in recent days.

John Locke Foundation senior political analyst Mitch Kokai told Fox News Digital earlier on Monday that the North Carolina governor was considered “a good match” for Harris.

“Democrats are likely to see Roy Cooper as a good match for Kamala Harris for multiple reasons. First and foremost, Cooper helps bring North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes into play in a way other candidates do not,” Kokai explained.

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper speaking at a press conference, being considered as potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 election
Cooper had been considered a top contender to be Harris’ running mate in recent days. AP

Vice President Kamala Harris delivering remarks at a campaign event in Pittsfield, Mass., standing at a podium with microphones, July 27, 2024.
Kamala Harris is likely to be the Democratic presidential nominee. AP

Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

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