It’s election season once again! Here, who’s thrown their hat in the ring for NC Governor—and a snapshot of the issues they’re campaigning around.
While we may not cast our votes for the general election until Nov. 5, the gubernatorial race is heating up and the primary election is upon us (aka March 5). The filing period is officially closed and the candidates are set. (Note: Incumbent Gov. Cooper has reached his two-term limit and cannot run again).
Before you push off the primary election, remember state elects have far more impact on your day-to-day spending and rights than anything going down on a national level. Here, we’ve done the hard work for you—so study up on the candidates before you cast your ballot.
Josh Stein (D)
Former State Attorney General
Safer schools and communities; healthier families & personal freedom
Mike Morgan (D)
Former State Supreme Court Justice
Accessible/affordable health care; criminal justice reform
Gary Foxx (D)
Student & teacher safety; law enforcement training & community involvement
Chrelle Booker (D)
Town of Tryon Mayor Pro Tem
Filed; no public platform
Marcus Williams (D)
Attorney
Filed; no public platform*
Dale Folwell (R)
Republican State Treasurer
Culture of common sense, courtesy, humility & humanity
Mark Robinson (R)
Republican Lt. Gov.
No current platform available; has shown support for tax cuts, law enforcement & a six-week abortion ban, plus antipathy for LGBTQ+ activism
Bill Graham (R)
Former aide to Sen. Jesse Helms and private attorney
Immediate tax relief to NC families; fight crime; empower parents & students in education
Shannon Bray (L)
Technology entrepreneur
Election integrity; kids & parents first; keep NC beautiful
Mike Ross (L)
Cramerton financial planner
Eliminate NC’s influence on public education curriculum; support police; protect public via law enforcement transparency
Wayne Turner (G):
Filed; no public platform
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