"Mark Robinson Wins North Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Primary, Faces Josh Stein in Governor's Race"

Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s first Black lieutenant governor, has won the state’s Republican nomination for governor and will face Democrat Josh Stein in a closely contested race. Robinson, known for controversial statements and a history of inflammatory comments, has expressed intentions to abolish abortion rights and tighten gun laws. His victory would give Republicans unilateral control over policymaking in the battleground state. The race is expected to draw national attention, with Democrats likely to portray Robinson as an extremist and Republicans linking Stein to Biden.