Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper is currently the Politics editor at The New York Times, a role they have held since 2026. Previously, they served as the deputy culture editor and reported on classical music and dance, while also covering urban affairs and the impact of the downturn on state and local governments. Michael began their tenure at The New York Times as a political reporter during the 2008 presidential election, focusing on the McCain campaign, and later became the Albany bureau chief. They hold a BA in English from Columbia University, which they earned in 1993.