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A staff report

The North Carolina primary elections have concluded, with key races setting the stage for the general elections. Here’s an overview of the results based on the data provided:

Governor’s Race:

In the Democratic primary for Governor, Michael R. (Mike) Morgan secured a significant lead with 59.70% of the votes. On the Republican side, Mark Robinson emerged as the clear favorite with 77.10%.

Lieutenant Governor:

The race for the Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee was more competitive, with Mark H. Robinson at 55.20% leading Ben Clark and Rachel Hunt. The Republican counterpart saw a close contest between Hal Weatherman, Jim O’Neill, and several others, but no clear majority.

Treasurer and Attorney General:

For the Democratic nominee for Treasurer, Wesley Harris took a commanding lead. The Republican race for the Treasurer’s spot saw Brad Briner at the front. In the Attorney General contest, Satana Deberry led the Democratic field, while the Republican side was topped by Mike Causey.

Judiciary:

In judicial races, Lora Christine Cubbage led the Democratic primary for Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 06, while the Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15 saw Chris Freeman leading for the Republicans.

Presidential Preference:

The presidential preference on the Democratic ticket was overwhelmingly in favor of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Donald J. Trump led the Republican preference.

Down-ballot Races:

Various down-ballot positions such as Commissioner of Labor, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of Public Instruction also saw competitive races with Chuck Stanley, Chad Brown, and Catherine Truitt leading their respective Republican primaries.

Local Governance:

In local governance, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners races were tightly contested in Districts 1 and 3. In District 1, incumbent Ophelia Munn-Goins (D) edged out with a narrow lead, securing 639 votes against challenger Keith Graham (D), who garnered 607 votes. In District 3’s Republican showdown, Danny L. Ellis II emerged as the frontrunner with 678 votes, while his opponent, Steve Peterson (R), received 521 votes. These results highlight the competitive nature of local elections and the close attention voters are paying to county leadership.

Voters have made their preferences clear in this primary, and it remains to be seen how these candidates will fare come November.