Josh Stein Leads Mark Robinson in NC Governor Polls

The North Carolina governor’s race has gained national attention due to its high stakes and the divergent profiles of the candidates. In a recently conducted poll by the High Point University, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein leads Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson 48 and 34 percent among registered voters. The poll is a marked contrast from other recent polls that showed a statistically tight match. Over and above, this indicates that Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein is both likely and registered voters respectively.

Jim Roberts reports in the Wake Forest Review that Josh Stein is ahead of Mark Robinson by 16 points among very likely voters while 6 points among very likely voters. This shows that his appeal cuts across all age groups but more pronounced among those who are older than 35 years. Furthermore, it is noted that vice president kamala harris and former President Donald Trump are statistically tied in the presidential race showing how divided the electorate is. The former president leads in the west of the state and by fewer points in the south and on the coast. On the other hand, Harris takes the lead in urban centers like the Triangle and the Triad.

It is noted that several critical issues and incidences have shaped this race including Robison’s utterances and stands on issues of abortions and LGBTQ rights. Moreover, there are questions about the utilization of a family-owned nonprofit inappropriately.

There is a history of voter turnout discrepancies in North Carolina as seen in 2010, 2014, and 2018, whereby the winner registered high turnout. Robison’s verbal skirmishes with fields that are already divided coupled with a claim that he and his family’s utilized a family run nonprofit to siphon money may also significantly play against his bid. Notably, it is the incumbent who has the upper hand as he sells the electorates unity and results and is a former state senator. The recurrent controversial issues are going to remove the obsession of the leg work, scholarship, and competence in this campaign. The outcome of the election will likely decide how strategic these issues will be and whether they will define the Republican campaign in all other swing states. Any undecided voters who have been following the events will most likely make up their minds to back one of the candidates.