North Carolina Primaries for Governor: A Deep Dive
Introducing the Candidates
* Lieutenant Mark Robinson (R), 55, aims to be North Carolina's first Black governor. * Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein seeks to be the state's first Jewish governor.
Primary Results
* Both Josh Stein and Mark Robinson secured primary wins for their respective parties. * Stein handily won the Democratic primary.
Robinson's Historic Potential
* If elected, Robinson would make history as the state's first Black governor.
Stein's Campaign Highlights
* Stein's recent TV ad highlights negative state inspection records from a child care facility owned by Robinson.
Key Statistics
* Stein won the Democratic primary with 63% of the vote. * Robinson won the Republican primary with 50% of the vote.
Authoritative Sources
* [North Carolina Elections Board](https://www.ncsbe.gov/) * [The News & Observer](https://www.newsobserver.com/) * [WRAL-TV](https://www.wral.com/)
FAQs
**Who are the Democratic and Republican front-runners in North Carolina's gubernatorial race?** * Josh Stein (D) and Mark Robinson (R) **What historical significance would Robinson's election carry?** * He would become North Carolina's first Black governor. **What issue has Stein highlighted in his campaign ads?** * Negative inspection records from a child care facility owned by Robinson **How did Stein and Robinson perform in the primaries?** * Stein won the Democratic primary by a significant margin; Robinson had a narrow victory in the Republican primary.
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