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North Carolina's gubernatorial election, 2016; Party Candidate Votes % ±% Democratic: Roy Cooper: 2,309,157 : 49.02% +5.79% : Republican: Pat McCrory (incumbent) 2,298,880 48.80% -5.82% Libertarian: Lon Cecil 102,977 2.19% +0.06% Total votes 4,711,014 : 100.00% : N/A Democratic gain from Republican
- Roy Cooper
- 49.02%
- Democratic
- 2,309,157
Race Preview: North Carolina, one of the swingiest of the swing states, has 15 electoral votes and is considered a must-win for Mr. Trump. The candidates were tied heading into Tuesday. Mitt...
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Roy Cooper won the race for Governor in North Carolina on Tuesday. Roy Cooper is up by less than 1 point with all precincts reporting. Below are detailed results for the race.
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North Carolina had been under Republican trifecta control after Governor Pat McCrory (R) assumed office in 2013 and became the state's first Republican governor in 20 years. This represented a shift in partisan control for the state, which had been under Democratictrifecta control in 2010. McCrory sought a second term in office. Four-term Attorney ...
General election campaigns
McCrory pledged to continue increasing job growth, lowering corporate taxes, maintaining a flat-rate income tax, increasing teacher pay, improving customer service in government agencies, improving state infrastructure, and opposing federal environmental regulations. His Democratic opponent Roy Coopercalled for increased funding for education, greater emphasis on job creation, expanding Medicaid, promoting investments in renewable energy, and repealing North Carolina's voter ID law. Libertari...
Governor
1. 1.1. Main article: Governor of North Carolina The governor of the State of North Carolina is an elected constitutional officer, the head of the executive branch, and the occupant of the highest state office in North Carolina. The governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and is limited to two consecutive terms. The 74th governor was Republican Pat McCrory. McCrory defeated Walter Dalton (D) in the 2012 general election. He assumed officeon January 5, 2013. Prior to the...
Presidential voting pattern
1. See also: Presidential voting trends in North Carolina North Carolina voted Republicanin five out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
Polls Closing: 7:30 PM ET. (i) Incumbent, * Runoff. Democratic Blue. Democratic Win. Republican Red. Republican Win. Dark Teal. Other Party Win. Light Teal. Partial Results. Dark Gray. No...
Apr 18, 2016 · 2016 Governor Election Results. Democratic Blue. Democratic Win. Republican Red. Republican Win. Dark Teal. Other Party Win. Light Teal. Partial Results.
2016 North Carolina Democratic gubernatorial primary; Party Candidate Votes % Democratic: Roy Cooper: 710,658: 68.70: Democratic: Ken Spaulding 323,774 31.30 Total votes 1,034,432 : 100.00
