
The North Carolina gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be a significant race leading up to the November elections. Among the 11 gubernatorial races to watch, the North Carolina contest for the governor's seat is expected to be highly competitive.
In the Republican primary, the first black lieutenant governor in North Carolina's history, endorsed by Donald Trump, is a prominent candidate. Trump has referred to him as 'Martin Luther King Jr. on steroids.' However, the candidate has faced criticism for making disparaging remarks about LGBTQ+ individuals and engaging in anti-Semitic rhetoric, including dabbling in Holocaust denialism.