
Voter GuideYour Nonpartisan Guide to North Carolina’s Statewide Races
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Together, North Carolina’s next Governor, State Supreme Court Justice, and Superintendent of Public Instruction will have the power to reshape our laws, our rights, and our future. That’s why it’s so important for voters to see who supports them and compare where they stand on reproductive freedom, political violence, and racial equality.
Featured Races
Together, North Carolina’s next Governor, State Supreme Court Justice, and Superintendent of Public Instruction will have the power to reshape our laws, our rights, and our future. That’s why it’s so important for voters to see who supports them and compare where they stand on reproductive freedom, political violence, and racial equality.
Featured Races
Together, North Carolina’s next Governor, State Supreme Court Justice, and Superintendent of Public Instruction will have the power to reshape our laws, our rights, and our future. That’s why it’s so important for voters to see who supports them and compare where they stand on reproductive freedom, political violence, and racial equality.

Josh Stein
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All
- Supports abortion access
- He has said that “Political violence is abhorrent and has no place in America”

Mark Robinson
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Endorsed by US Representative Dan Bishop
- Has said he supports a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother
- He has said, “Some folks need killing … It’s a matter of necessity”

Josh Stein
Stein supports abortion access. He is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic and Reproductive Freedom for All and said that “[d]eciding whether and when to have a baby is the most personal decision a woman can make … It should not be made by politicians.”

Mark Robinson
Robinson opposes abortion. He has said he supports a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. “I want North Carolina to be the most pro-life state in the nation…. Abortion is murder.”

Josh Stein
“My faith teaches me that we’re all children of God, and I believe that hate and bigotry have no place in North Carolina,” Stein said.

Josh Stein
Stein joined other attorneys general in defending a key portion of the Voting Rights Act. He said: “Americans rely on the Voting Rights Act to protect their political power and fight back against voter discrimination.” Stein also called the Jan. 6 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol “a violent insurrection” that “violated one of the most sacred principles of our democracy — the peaceful transfer of power as a result of a free and fair election.”

Mark Robinson
Robinson opposes early voting. He has not taken a public position on the Voting Rights Act.

Josh Stein
As Governor, Stein said he would focus on “ensuring our kids get the quality education they need to succeed in life.” He is endorsed by North Carolina educators.

Josh Stein
As Attorney General, Stein won an $11 billion nationwide settlement against CVS and Walgreens for failing to properly oversee prescriptions and contributing to the opioid crisis. Stein has also taken legal action against several corporations for polluting drinking water in North Carolina. He is in favor of Medicaid expansion, which helped 500,000 North Carolinians gain healthcare coverage.

Mark Robinson
Robinson has criticized suing drug companies for their role in the opioid crisis. He stated that he is “not in favor” of Medicaid expansion, and has said that the Affordable Care Act “is a concentrated effort…to enslave everybody.” Robinson says, “We can come up with our own healthcare system that would be far better than anything the federal government can provide.”

Josh Stein
Stein said that “Political violence is abhorrent and has no place in America … People should be able to have differing opinions without fear of violence or threats.”

Mark Robinson
In a speech this past summer, Robinson said, “Some folks need killing … It’s time for someone to say it. It’s not a matter of vengeance. It’s not a matter of being mean or spiteful. It’s a matter of necessity.” Robinson called the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the United State Capitol a “minor thing” and said those arrested were “political prisoners.”

Josh Stein
Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Reproductive Freedom for All
- National Nurses Union
- North Carolina Association of Educators
- North Carolina AFL-CIO
- Governor Roy Cooper
- Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough
- Sierra Club

Mark Robinson
Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Moms for American Action
- U.S. Senator Ted Budd
- U.S. Representative Dan Bishop
- U.S. Representative Ralph Norman
- Senator Brad Overcash
State Supreme Court

Allison Riggs
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Endorsed by Pro-Choice NC
- Argued cases in front of the United States Supreme Court against racial and partisan gerrymandering

Jefferson Griffin
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Endorsed by Moore Tea Citizens
- Concurred with a court opinion that asserted “life begins at conception.”
- Lauded North Carolina’s strict Voter ID law

Allison Riggs
Riggs is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic and said, “When we talk about bodily autonomy, and our right to make decisions for ourselves, and a right to enjoy some privacy about what happens in our body, these are values that I espouse that I believe have constitutional origins.”

Jefferson Griffin
Griffin concurred with a court opinion that asserted “life begins at conception.” This line of argument has been used by “anti-abortion lawmakers” and, in Alabama, it supported a state Supreme Court ruling that “halted treatment for many couples seeking to have families through fertility treatments.”

Jefferson Griffin
Griffin wrote that the law is “color blind.” Griffin also lauded North Carolina’s strict Voter ID law, which is being challenged by the North Carolina NAACP for allegedly discriminating against Black and Latino voters.

Allison Riggs

Jefferson Griffin

Allison Riggs

Jefferson Griffin

Allison Riggs

Jefferson Griffin

Allison Riggs
As a Supreme Court Justice, Riggs authored a dissenting opinion defending North Carolina homeowners who were denied mortgage modifications by the Bank of America that could have helped them to keep their homes. Bank of America employees reportedly admitted to denying the modifications for “bogus reasons.”

Jefferson Griffin
Griffin lists “corporate counsel” as an area of experience. Griffin supported corporations in workplace injury cases.

Allison Riggs
Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Pro-Choice NC
- NC State AFL-CIO
- Governor Roy Cooper
- Sierra Club

Jefferson Griffin
Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Moore Tea Citizens
- Retired Sheriff John Ingram (Brunswick)
Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mo Green
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by North Carolina Association of Educators
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Said we need to “invest fully in public education”
- Has been an outspoken critic of political violence

Michele Morrow
WHAT TO KNOW
- Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Endorsed by Return America
- Said public schools are “socialism centers” and “indoctrination centers”
- Has called for the public executions of Presidents Obama and Biden

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Michele Morrow
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Michele Morrow

Michele Morrow
Morrow is a homeschool teacher. She said public schools are “socialism centers” and “indoctrination centers” and has called for eliminating the State Board of Education. She is running to “free schools from following safety dictates from special interest groups that tie principals’ and teachers’ hands while endangering our children.”

Mo Green
Green has criticized comments made by his opponent, Michele Morrow, who called for the public executions of Presidents Obama and Biden. Green said, “We should not tolerate this, we cannot accept this, we cannot normalize this kind of rhetoric.”

Michele Morrow
Morrow has called for the public executions of Presidents Obama and Biden. She said on X, formerly Twitter, that she would like a “Pay Per View of [Obama] in front of the firing squad.” Morrow attended the “Stop the Steal” rally connected with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol but says she did not enter the building.

Mo Green
Endorsers:
- North Carolina Association of Educators
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- The News & Observer
- The Charlotte Observer

Michele Morrow
Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Return America
- Moms for America
- Pavement Education Project
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RaceLt. Governor

Rachel Hunt

Hal Weatherman

Shannon Bray
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Lt. Governor Candidate
Rachel Hunt
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- North Carolina Association of Educators & Great Public Schools Fund PAC
State Senator Rachel Hunt says she is running for Lieutenant Governor to “help make North Carolina a better place to live, work, and raise a family.” Hunt supports abortion access and said, “I will continue to stand up for reproductive rights and fight for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.”

Lt. Governor Candidate
Hal Weatherman
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Mark Robinson

Lt. Governor Candidate
Shannon Bray
Shannon Bray is an information technology professional who is running for Lieutenant Governor as a Libertarian. Shannon wants to completely restructure public education, saying “The government should be removed from education.” Bray also opposes government investment in healthcare, which would eliminate programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
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RaceAttorney General

Jeff Jackson

Dan Bishop
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Attorney General Candidate
Jeff Jackson
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- North Carolina Association of Educators
Jeff Jackson is a State Senator and a Major in the Army National Guard. He enlisted after the attacks of September 11th and served in Afghanistan. In the State Senate, Jackson has sponsored legislation to remove barriers for women seeking access to abortion. He said, as Attorney General, he would “go after any predatory companies that use illegal medical debt practices or health care systems that wrongfully lower their standards of care.”

Attorney General Candidate
Dan Bishop
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
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RaceAg Commissioner

Sarah Taber

Steve Troxler

Sean Haugh
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Ag Commissioner Candidate
Sarah Taber
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina AFL-CIO
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters

Ag Commissioner Candidate
Steve Troxler
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
Steve Troxler currently serves as North Carolina’s Agriculture Commissioner, a position he has held since 2005. He is running for a sixth term because he believes “that [his] public service is a calling to help people.”

Ag Commissioner Candidate
Sean Haugh
Sean Haugh is the Libertarian candidate for Agriculture Commissioner. He has “had several jobs working with large segments of our citizens” and is running for Ag Commissioner because “democracy demands there be choices on your ballot.”
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RaceInsurance Commissioner

Natasha Marcus

Mike Causey
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Insurance Commissioner Candidate
Natasha Marcus
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Natasha Marcus is a State Senator who says she is running for Insurance Commissioner to “look out for everyone in North Carolina who needs insurance” and ensure everyone gets fair rates and coverage.

Insurance Commissioner Candidate
Mike Causey
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
Mike Causey currently serves as Insurance Commissioner. He says his top priority, if elected, would be “protecting consumers by maintaining a viable insurance market.”
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RaceLabor Commissioner

Braxton Winston II

Luke Farley
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Labor Commissioner Candidate
Braxton Winston II
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- NC State AFL-CIO
Braxton Winston II previously served on the Charlotte City Council and as Mayor Pro Tem. He is running for Labor Commissioner, because he says North Carolina “should be the #1 state for business and workers.” Winston is also a union stagehand and grip.

Labor Commissioner Candidate
Luke Farley
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Stand for Health Freedom
Luke Farley is a lawyer and small business owner. Farley says he is running to “make North Carolina the safest place to work and the best place to do business.”
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RaceSecretary of State

Elaine Marshall

Chad Brown
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Secretary of State Candidate
Elaine Marshall
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Elaine Marshall currently serves as Secretary of State and was the first woman ever elected to statewide office in North Carolina. She said her main focus as Secretary of State is streamlining the business registration process and helping people start small businesses, particularly in rural communities.

Secretary of State Candidate
Chad Brown
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
Chad Brown currently works as a salesman. As Secretary of State he says he will be “pro-life” leader that works to reduce fraud and “preserve traditional values.”
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RaceState Auditor

Jessica Holmes

Dave Boliek

Bob Drach
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State Auditor Candidate
Jessica Holmes
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
- Pro-Choice North Carolina

State Auditor Candidate
Dave Boliek
Key Endorsers:
- North Carolina Right to Life PAC
- Crystal Coast Tea Party

State Auditor Candidate
Bob Drach
Bob Drach is the libertarian candidate for State Auditor. He is a former Certified Management Accountant.
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RaceTreasurer

Wesley Harris

Brad Briner
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Treasurer Candidate
Wesley Harris
Key Endorsers:
- Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Representative Wesley Harris says he is running for Treasurer to “make sound investments that keep North Carolina on strong financial ground.” His platform includes depoliticizing the treasurer’s office, long-term planning to ensure North Carolina is financially secure, and transparency in how taxpayer funds are spent.
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This guide has been sourced from news coverage, the candidates’ websites, endorsement questionnaires, and other publicly available information. Our statewide elections will have a big impact on North Carolinians, and we believe it’s critical that voters have as much information about the candidates as possible. The sources we used to compile the guide are available upon request. We encourage you to also do your own research to determine each candidate’s qualifications for office.

