Roy Cooper

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Roy Cooper born?June 13, 1957
2. Where was Roy Cooper born?Eastern North Carolina
3. How long is Roy Cooper?Nearly 16 years, the longest in North Carolina's history
4. What is Roy Cooper known for?Increased education funding, expanded healthcare access through Medicaid expansion
5. What is the education?Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1979
6. What is the gubernatorial election significance?First challenger to defeat a sitting governor in North Carolina's history (2016)

North Carolina General Assembly: The bicameral state legislature responsible for enacting laws in North Carolina.
Attorney General: The chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer of a state or federal government.
Governor: The chief executive officer of a U.S. state, responsible for overseeing state government operations.
Medicaid Expansion: The increase in eligibility for Medicaid coverage, often a result of federal legislation like the Affordable Care Act.