North Carolina to Elect New Governor, Lt. Governor

In the 2024 General Election, North Carolina voters elected a new governor and lieutenant governor. Democrat Josh Stein was projected to defeat Republican Mark Robinson in the gubernatorial race, marking him as the first Jewish governor in the state's history. The lieutenant governor race featured Democrat Rachel Hunt and Republican Hal Weatherman, vying for the position previously held by Robinson, who did not seek re-election. Stein, a former Attorney General, has a history of tackling issues such as untested sexual assault kits and opioid settlements. The election also included significant contests for other statewide offices, part of the North Carolina Council of State, which oversees various state agencies. The outcome of these elections could influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.