2024 governors race Coverage

New poll shows dissatisfaction among independent voters

Republican Donald Trump leads Democrat Joe Biden with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earning nearly 10% of the vote, according to a new Meredith Poll. Meanwhile, unaffiliated voters are boosting Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, who leads Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the race for governor.

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds

Republican Donald Trump leads Democrat Joe Biden with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earning nearly 10% of the vote, according to a new Meredith Poll. Meanwhile, unaffiliated voters are boosting Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, who leads Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the race for governor.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

A new North Carolina poll shows former President Donald Trump maintaining a slight lead over President Joe Biden ahead of a November rematch. The gubernatorial race remains within the margin of error.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Wife of NC lieutenant governor shutters nonprofit that had drawn criticism from fellow Republicans

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's wife, Yolanda Hill, founded Balanced Nutrition in 2015. She's shutting down the Greensboro nonprofit, which has recently become a source of criticism from fellow Republicans.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Citing Robinson's nomination, Connecticut aims to poach NC companies

Democrats in Connecticut are hoping to lure businesses from North Carolina by highlighting controversial rhetoric of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who's running for governor.

Will Doran and Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporters

MICHAEL SCHWALBE: N.C. needs a governor who understands science

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 -- Being scientifically literate, in the role of a state leader, means understanding several basic things: how scientific knowledge can be brought to bear on solving problems of public policy; the importance of scientific research for promoting a thriving economy; the difference between honest scientific disagreements and partisan attacks on science; and the evidence-dependent processes by which scientific consensus is achieved.

WRAL News poll shows insight into NC's thoughts on governor candidates

Josh Stein and Mark Robinson are running for North Carolina governor in November's election.

Voters aren't ecstatic about Robinson or Stein. But one candidate is viewed more unfavorably, WRAL News poll shows

Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson are the 2024 nominees for governor in North Carolina. Polling shows a dead heat in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Fifteen percent of likely voters undecided in North Carolina's close governor's race

Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein, locked in a close race, are expected to spend heavily on ads and other efforts to win over undecided voters.

Mark Robinson, Josh Stein set to run in NC governor's race

The next eight months in North Carolina are expected to feature one of the most intensely watched governor's races in the 2024 elections, with state and national implications.

Josh Stein addresses supporters after Democratic primary win in NC governor's race

Josh Stein has won the Democratic primary for North Carolina governor, defeating challengers Mike Morgan, Chrelle Booker, Marcus Williams and Gary Foxx.

Mark Robinson addresses supporters following primary win in NC governor's race

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson becomes the only Black nominee for governor in North Carolina history from either major party. He beat GOP challengers Dale Folwell and Bill Graham.

'Two competing visions': Robinson, Stein set to run unprecedented race for NC governor

The next eight months in North Carolina are expected to feature one of the most intensely watched governor's races in the 2024 elections, with state and national implications.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Josh Stein thanks supporters after winning Democratic nomination in North Carolina's governor's race

Josh Stein has won the Democratic primary for North Carolina governor, defeating challengers Mike Morgan, Chrelle Booker, Marcus Williams and Gary Foxx.

Mark Robinson speaks to supporters after winning GOP nomination in NC governor's race

Mark Robinson has won the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, defeating challengers Dale Folwell and Bill Graham.

Your eyes don't deceive you: Mark H. Robinson is a Democrat

Your Democratic ballot isn't wrong. Sampson County Democrat Mark H. Robinson is running for lieutenant governor. He just happens to have the same first and last name of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark K. Robinson, who is running for governor.

WRAL News staff

Stein wins NC Democratic gubernatorial primary

Josh Stein won the Democratic Party's nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor. He faced challengers including former NC Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan.

Will Doran and Laura Leslie, WRAL News

Editorial: Phil Berger, Donald Trump and the company they keep

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 -- Phil Berger and Donald Trump are known by the company they keep - and endorse - and where they stand when it comes to decency and integrity.

Robinson wins GOP primary race for NC governor

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson becomes the only Black nominee for governor in North Carolina history from either major party, by winning the GOP primary against Dale Folwell and Bill Graham.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Reproductive rights? Education? Voting integrity? Local voters share the issues that matter most to them

Election 2024: As the candidates focus on key political issues, WRAL News wanted to hear from local voters and see what issues are personally impacting people in the Triangle area.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Democrats hope to hold governor's mansion after Roy Cooper's term limit is up

Josh Stein and Mike Morgan are seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor, both touting their ability to win statewide races -- even when Republicans have won other high-profile elections.

5 candidates face off in Democratic primary for NC governor

Josh Stein and Mike Morgan are seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor, both touting their ability to win statewide races -- even when Republicans have won other high-profile elections.

Will Doran and Laura Leslie, WRAL News

'Mark Rottenson' website uses controversial techniques to lampoon GOP candidate

The website mocks North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the GOP's gubernatorial front-runner, using artificial intelligence to mimic his voice. Robinson's campaign says it's full of 'outrageous lies.' Democratic rival says 'use of AI to mislead voters is unequivocally wrong.'

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Three candidates face off in GOP primary for NC governor

Republicans haven't occupied North Carolina's governor's mansion since 2016. They're hoping 2024 will be their year to win it back with one of the three candidates GOP voters will find this year on their primary ballot.

Meet the three GOP hopefuls for NC governor in 2024

Republicans haven't occupied North Carolina's governor's mansion since 2016. They're hoping 2024 will be their year to win it back with one of the three candidates GOP voters will find this year on their primary ballot.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief