In a significant development for the North Carolina gubernatorial race, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson have emerged as their respective parties' nominees, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in November. This race is anticipated to encapsulate many of the themes expected to dominate the national political landscape in the 2024 campaign. The primary elections, which officially determined the candidates, have drawn considerable attention, highlighting the importance of North Carolina's governorship in the upcoming electoral cycle. Stein's victory in the Democratic primary was confirmed by multiple media outlets, including ABC News, NBC News, and Decision Desk HQ, underscoring his position as a key figure in the state's political scene. They are vying to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
JUST IN: Josh Stein will win the North Carolina democratic governor primary, ABC News projects, based on analysis of the vote. https://t.co/hrC7nKKSvN https://t.co/HNz6SlJCE0
In the biggest governor’s race this year, state Attorney General Josh Stein has won the Democratic primary in North Carolina, multiple media outlets project. Stein is set to face far-right Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in November. https://t.co/S2tvbb3IQF
BREAKING: Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein have won the nominations in the North Carolina primary election to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. https://t.co/fDX3bo4w7V
NBC News projects: Josh Stein wins the North Carolina Democratic Primary for governor. @NBCNews
BREAKING: Josh Stein wins North Carolina Democratic primary for governor, NBC News projects. https://t.co/5m2Vqu5UnA https://t.co/viGaoxrudl
BREAKING: Josh Stein wins North Carolina Democratic primary for governor, NBC News projects. https://t.co/AHJtxLCQJa https://t.co/Qkte7YNysZ
#BREAKING: Josh Stein wins Democratic nomination for North Carolina governor, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ https://t.co/jyRXQq1HBo https://t.co/CSZxy8uCgD
Why North Carolina is set to host the biggest governor's race of 2024 Tuesday's primary will officially set up a clash between D Josh Stein & R Mark Robinson - a race that will feature many of the same themes that will define the national 2024 campaign. https://t.co/yS7C52WdR0