CHARLOTTE — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump racked up Super Tuesday wins around the country. A rematch between the two in November is getting closer.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will win the Republican nomination for governor, which will set up a general election campaign in the Tar Heel State.
MORE SUPER TUESDAY COVERAGE:
- North Carolina primary election results
- AG Josh Stein will face Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in race for governor
- Super Tuesday NC: Mark Harris wins District 8
- Longtime Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham loses primary race
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UPDATES:
Refresh this article throughout the night to see the impacts of the North Carolina races and the Republican presidential primary.
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10:49 p.m.
Breaking: With all precincts reporting, Pat Harrigan has defeated Grey Mills in the safe R district of #NC10
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:46 p.m.
Brian Echevarria appears to have squeaked by with a victory over Kevin Crutchfield in the Republican primary for House District 82. The margin is 1.88%, outside the margin for a recount. He will face Sabrina Berry in the safe R district
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:43 p.m.
Jonathan Almond defeated Holly Edwards in the Republican primary for House District 73. He will face incumbent Rep. Diamond Staton-Williams in the lean Republican district.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:40 p.m.
Beth Gardner Helfrich defeated Lisa Jewel in the Democratic primary for House District 98. She will face Melinda Bales (R)
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:39 p.m.
Stacie McGinn defeated Jaime Daniell in the Republican primary for Senate District 42. She will face Woodson Bradley (D)
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:37 p.m.
147,269 people voted in Mecklenburg County for a turnout of 18.67%
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:34 p.m.
It will be Dan Bishop (R) vs Jeff Jackson (D) for Attorney General
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:21 p.m.
Vilma Leake survives a primary challenge from Charles Osborne. Leake has served on #MeckBOCC since 2008
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:13 p.m.
Most of Stanly County is in (7/8 precincts). Mark Harris is at 30.36%.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10:07 p.m.
It will be Nicole Sidman (D) vs. Tricia Cotham (R) for HD105. #ncpol
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
10 p.m.
It will likely come down to the 6 remaining precincts of Stanly County. If Mark Harris can keep his head above 30% when they are reported, it should be his night.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:57 p.m.
Early voting results have posted for Robeson County and Mark Harris is up to 30.30% #NC08
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:50 p.m.
All of Union County is reported. Harris is hanging on with 30.08%.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
#NC08: With 156 of 202 precincts reporting, the question is whether Mark Harris can stay above 30% or whether he will face Allan Baucom in a second primary. Harris currently has 30.11%
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:43 p.m.
Looks like second primaries for at least Republican Lt. Gov and Republican state auditor.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:41 p.m.
Carla Cunningham, one of 5 Democrats to vote in favor of the budget, easily defeats her primary challenger
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:37 p.m.
Robeson County still hasn't reported any early voting results. Harris performing well there on election day
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:33 p.m.
Cheers here at Mark Harris HQ as he crosses 30% with 135/202 precincts reporting
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:30 p.m.
After a lot of country music, Closing Time just came in here at Robinson’s campaign watch party. It’s 9:27pm.
— Hunter Sáenz (@Hunt_Saenz) March 6, 2024
Room is nearly empty with about 3 dozen people left.
9:30 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham appears to be losing her primary race as of Tuesday night’s latest election results. Click here for more.
9:25 p.m.
A three man race in #NC06. Trump endorsed Addison McDowell leads Mark Walker by 1,094 votes. Christian Castelli is close behind. 80 of 195 precincts reporting
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:22 p.m.
With 155 of 187 precincts reporting, Pat Harrigan leads Rep. Grey Mills by 1,462 votes in #NC10. Most of what's left is in Forsyth County, which Harrigan has been dominating.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:16 p.m.
As more Election Day votes trickle in, it is clear: Yvette Townsend-Ingram will defeat Pat Cotham for the third #MeckBOCC At-Large spot.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9:13 p.m.
With 134 of 187 precincts reporting, Pat Harrigan leads Grey Mills by 1,128 votes in #NC10
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
9 p.m.
Chuck Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
8:52 p.m.
#NC08: Montgomery County is now fully reported. The second county in NC8 to do so. Mark Harris leads Allen Baucom by 426 votes
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
8:51 p.m.
Mark Robinson and his wife Yolanda take the stage to give his victory speech pic.twitter.com/LYmIk818TM
— Hunter Sáenz (@Hunt_Saenz) March 6, 2024
8:50 p.m.
Pat Cotham is in trouble. With in person early votes posted, she finds herself in 4th and trailing Yvette Townsend-Ingram by more than 6,600 votes
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
8:45 p.m.
More than 1 hour after the polls closed, 20 counties in North Carolina haven't posted any results. A change in state law means election boards weren't allowed to process in person early votes before polls closed
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
8:25 p.m.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for the 14th U.S. House District in North Carolina
8:20 p.m.
Mail votes only. SD41. Open seat. Caleb Theodros leads Lucille Puckett by 26 votes.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
8:15 p.m.
#NC10: Grey Mills is leading Pat Harrigan 3,346 votes (15%). These are from in person early votes. Yadkin and Forsyth haven't posted.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
8:05 p.m.
Speaker Tim Moore is projected to be the winner of the Republican primary in North Carolina House District 14.
8 p.m.:
Josh Stein wins Democratic nomination for governor in North Carolina primary election, The AP projects.
7:51 p.m.
Mail ballots only: Mecklenburg County At-Large. Pat Cotham is in 4th place, trailing Yvette Townsend-Ingram by 74 votes for the third At-Large spot.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
7:46 p.m.
A limited number of mail ballots have been posted to the state's website. Nothing really to read into yet.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 6, 2024
7:31 p.m.
Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in North Carolina, ABC News projects.
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in North Carolina, ABC News projects.
Mark Robinson wins the Republican governor primary in North Carolina, ABC News projects.
7:30 p.m.
Polls officially closed at 7:30 p.m. in North Carolina, which included the deadline for mail-in ballots.
Per the John Locke Foundation, which has an amazing vote tracker, 46,409 votes were cast early in #NC08. Of those 46,409, 1,551 were by mail.
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) March 5, 2024
You can see the North Carolina candidates’ responses to The Political Beat county-by-county Candidate Guide by clicking this link.
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