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====Candidates====
====Candidates====
=====Declared=====
=====Declared=====
*Chad Brown, [[Gaston County, North Carolina|Gaston County]] Commissioner and candidate for Secretary of State in [[2020 North Carolina Council of State elections#Secretary of State|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |title=North Carolina Tribune on Twitter: "Gaston County Commission Chairman Chad Brown, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for secretary of state in 2024. Incumbent Elaine Marshall plans to seek an eighth term |url=https://twitter.com/nc_tribune/status/1598794134407585817 |access-date=21 December 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>
*Darren Eustance, former chair of the [[Wake County, North Carolina|Wake County]] Republican Party<ref>{{cite web |last1=Opeka |first1=Theresa |title=Former Wake GOP chair enters race for NC Secretary of State |url=https://www.carolinajournal.com/former-wake-gop-chair-enters-race-for-nc-secretary-of-state/ |publisher=The Carolina Journal |access-date=16 August 2023 |date=22 May 2023}}</ref>
*Darren Eustance, former chair of the [[Wake County, North Carolina|Wake County]] Republican Party<ref>{{cite web |last1=Opeka |first1=Theresa |title=Former Wake GOP chair enters race for NC Secretary of State |url=https://www.carolinajournal.com/former-wake-gop-chair-enters-race-for-nc-secretary-of-state/ |publisher=The Carolina Journal |access-date=16 August 2023 |date=22 May 2023}}</ref>
*John Gouch<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=2024 North Carolina Council of State races: A complete list of candidates |url=https://www.wunc.org/politics/2023-10-31/2024-north-carolina-council-of-state-list-candidates |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=WUNC |language=en}}</ref>
*John Gouch<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=2024 North Carolina Council of State races: A complete list of candidates |url=https://www.wunc.org/politics/2023-10-31/2024-north-carolina-council-of-state-list-candidates |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=WUNC |language=en}}</ref>
*Jesse Thomas, retired healthcare executive<ref>{{cite web |title=Ex-health care executive ends bid for North Carolina governor, running now for secretary of state |url=https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-republican-governor-secretary-of-state-c9b08f4e54e56511e783e1aa9f0c1a60 |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |date=2 November 2023}}</ref>
*Jesse Thomas, retired healthcare executive<ref>{{cite web |title=Ex-health care executive ends bid for North Carolina governor, running now for secretary of state |url=https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-republican-governor-secretary-of-state-c9b08f4e54e56511e783e1aa9f0c1a60 |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |date=2 November 2023}}</ref>
*Christine E. Villaverde<ref name=ncsbe-filings>[https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2024/Candidate%20Filing/2024_Primary_Election_Candidate_PDFs/2024_primary_candidate_list_by_contest_federal_and_state.pdf NC State Board of Elections: 2024 primary candidate list]</ref>

=====Filed paperwork=====
*Chad Brown, [[Gaston County, North Carolina|Gaston County]] Commissioner and candidate for Secretary of State in [[2020 North Carolina Council of State elections#Secretary of State|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |title=North Carolina Tribune on Twitter: "Gaston County Commission Chairman Chad Brown, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for secretary of state in 2024. Incumbent Elaine Marshall plans to seek an eighth term |url=https://twitter.com/nc_tribune/status/1598794134407585817 |access-date=21 December 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>


===General election===
===General election===
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=====Declared=====
=====Declared=====
*[[Jessica Holmes (politician)|Jessica Holmes]], incoming State Auditor (2023–present)<ref name=wral-holmes />
*[[Jessica Holmes (politician)|Jessica Holmes]], incoming State Auditor (2023–present)<ref name=wral-holmes />
====Withdrawn====
*Luis Toledo, former assistant state auditor, candidate for state senate in [[2018 North Carolina Senate election|2018]] and candidate for state auditor in [[2020 North Carolina Council of State elections#State auditor|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bonner |first1=Lynn |title=Democrat Luis Toledo declares candidacy for NC state Auditor |url=https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/democrat-luis-toledo-declares-candidacy-for-nc-state-auditor/ |publisher=NC Newsline |access-date=15 November 2023 |date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
*Luis Toledo, former assistant state auditor, candidate for state senate in [[2018 North Carolina Senate election|2018]] and candidate for state auditor in [[2020 North Carolina Council of State elections#State auditor|2020]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bonner |first1=Lynn |title=Democrat Luis Toledo declares candidacy for NC state Auditor |url=https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/democrat-luis-toledo-declares-candidacy-for-nc-state-auditor/ |publisher=NC Newsline |access-date=15 November 2023 |date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NCPolitics2020/status/1731452691476357610 NCPolitics2020 on Twitter]</ref>


=====Declined=====
=====Declined=====
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*Charles Dingee, businessman<ref name=crowded/>
*Charles Dingee, businessman<ref name=crowded/>
*Jim Kee, former [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] city councilman<ref name=crowded/>
*Jim Kee, former [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] city councilman<ref name=crowded/>
*Anthony Wayne (Tony) Street, 2020 nominee for Auditor<ref name=ncsbe-filings />
*[[Jeff Tarte]], former [[North Carolina Senate|state senator]]<ref>[https://www.corneliustoday.com/jeff-tarte-will-run-for-nc-auditor-in-2024/ Cornelius Today]</ref>
*[[Jeff Tarte]], former [[North Carolina Senate|state senator]]<ref>[https://www.corneliustoday.com/jeff-tarte-will-run-for-nc-auditor-in-2024/ Cornelius Today]</ref>


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*A.J. Daoud, candidate for Secretary of State in [[2012 North Carolina Council of State election#Secretary of State|2012]] & [[2016 North Carolina Council of State election#Secretary of State|2016]]<ref name=crowded/> ''(running for state treasurer)''<ref name="Bradford">{{cite web |last1=Battaglia |first1=Danielle |last2=Bajpai |first2=Avi |title=Mecklenburg lawmaker leaves statewide race to run for Congress, setting up GOP primary |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article282830153.html |publisher=[[The Charlotte Observer]] |date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
*A.J. Daoud, candidate for Secretary of State in [[2012 North Carolina Council of State election#Secretary of State|2012]] & [[2016 North Carolina Council of State election#Secretary of State|2016]]<ref name=crowded/> ''(running for state treasurer)''<ref name="Bradford">{{cite web |last1=Battaglia |first1=Danielle |last2=Bajpai |first2=Avi |title=Mecklenburg lawmaker leaves statewide race to run for Congress, setting up GOP primary |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article282830153.html |publisher=[[The Charlotte Observer]] |date=8 December 2023}}</ref>
*James Upchurch, former [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]] commissioner<ref name=crowded/> ''(previously ran for state treasurer)''<ref name="Upchurch">{{cite web |last1=Doyle |first1=Steve |title=Guilford County commissioner who switched parties announces run for state treasurer as Republican |url=https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/guilford-county-commissioner-who-switched-parties-announces-run-for-state-treasurer-as-republican/ |publisher=[[WGHP]] |access-date=15 November 2023 |date=27 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/ex-commissioner-james-upchurch-finds-georgia-peachy/|title=Ex-Commissioner James Upchurch Finds Georgia Peachy|last=Yost|first=Scott|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>
*James Upchurch, former [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]] commissioner<ref name=crowded/> ''(previously ran for state treasurer)''<ref name="Upchurch">{{cite web |last1=Doyle |first1=Steve |title=Guilford County commissioner who switched parties announces run for state treasurer as Republican |url=https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/guilford-county-commissioner-who-switched-parties-announces-run-for-state-treasurer-as-republican/ |publisher=[[WGHP]] |access-date=15 November 2023 |date=27 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/ex-commissioner-james-upchurch-finds-georgia-peachy/|title=Ex-Commissioner James Upchurch Finds Georgia Peachy|last=Yost|first=Scott|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>

===Libertarian primary===
====Candidates====
*Bob Drach<ref name=ncsbe-filings />


===General election===
===General election===
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====Candidates====
====Candidates====
=====Declared=====
=====Declared=====
*Kate Eddings, personal finance college teacher<ref>{{cite web |title=Lee teacher announces bid for state superintendent |url=https://rantnc.com/2023/06/30/lee-teacher-announces-bid-for-state-superintendent/ |publisher=The Rant |access-date=19 October 2023 |date=30 June 2023}}</ref>
*Katie Eddings, personal finance college teacher<ref>{{cite web |title=Lee teacher announces bid for state superintendent |url=https://rantnc.com/2023/06/30/lee-teacher-announces-bid-for-state-superintendent/ |publisher=The Rant |access-date=19 October 2023 |date=30 June 2023}}</ref>
*Mo Green, former superintendent of [[Guilford County Schools]]<ref name=":0" />
*Mo Green, former superintendent of [[Guilford County Schools]]<ref name=":0" />


===Republican primary===
===Republican primary===
====Candidates====
====Candidates====
=====Potential=====
=====Declared=====
*Michele Morrow<ref name=ncsbe-filings />
*[[Catherine Truitt]], State Superintendent (2021–present)
*[[Catherine Truitt]], State Superintendent (2021–present)


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=====Declared=====
=====Declared=====
*[[Natasha Marcus]], state senator<ref name=nmarcus>[https://www.wral.com/story/democratic-senator-targeted-in-redistricting-jumps-into-nc-insurance-commissioner-s-race/21190720/ WRAL.com: Democratic senator, targeted in redistricting, jumps into NC insurance commissioner's race]</ref>
*[[Natasha Marcus]], state senator<ref name=nmarcus>[https://www.wral.com/story/democratic-senator-targeted-in-redistricting-jumps-into-nc-insurance-commissioner-s-race/21190720/ WRAL.com: Democratic senator, targeted in redistricting, jumps into NC insurance commissioner's race]</ref>
=====Withdrawn=====
* <s> David Wheeler, former candidate for NC Senate </s> (no longer running) <ref>{{cite web |title=David Wheeler of Spruce Pine Announces Run for NC Commissioner of Insurance - Vows to Fight for Rural NC in Raleigh |url=https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/635859025/david-wheeler-of-spruce-pine-announces-run-for-nc-commissioner-of-insurance-vows-to-fight-for-rural-nc-in-raleigh/ |publisher=Concho Valley Homepage |access-date=19 October 2023 |date=31 May 2023}}</ref> <ref name=nmarcus />
* David Wheeler, former candidate for NC Senate (no longer running) <ref>{{cite web |title=David Wheeler of Spruce Pine Announces Run for NC Commissioner of Insurance - Vows to Fight for Rural NC in Raleigh |url=https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/635859025/david-wheeler-of-spruce-pine-announces-run-for-nc-commissioner-of-insurance-vows-to-fight-for-rural-nc-in-raleigh/ |publisher=Concho Valley Homepage |access-date=19 October 2023 |date=31 May 2023}}</ref> <ref name=nmarcus />


===Republican primary===
===Republican primary===

Revision as of 15:28, 12 December 2023

2024 North Carolina Council of State election

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All 10 members of the North Carolina Council of State
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 6 4

The North Carolina Council of State elections of 2024 are scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024, to select the ten officers of the North Carolina Council of State. These elections coincide with the presidential election, elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the North Carolina General Assembly and top state courts. Primary elections are scheduled for March 5, 2024, for offices for which more than one candidate filed per party.

The ten members of the North Carolina Council of State are statewide-elected officers serving four-year terms.[1]

The 2020 elections resulted in a Council of State consisting of 4 Democrats and 6 Republicans.[2]

Governor

Incumbent Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is prevented by the state constitution from running for a third consecutive term.

Lieutenant governor

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican, was eligible to run for a second term, but has decided instead to run for governor.[3]

Several candidates have announced intentions to run as either Democrats or Republicans.

Attorney general

Incumbent Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, was eligible to run for a third term, but has decided instead to run for governor.[4] The announced candidates include two US Congressmen: Jeff Jackson, a Democrat, and Dan Bishop, a Republican.[5]

Secretary of State

Incumbent Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, a Democrat, is eligible to run for an eighth term. While she has not formally announced, she has given indications she is running for reelection.[6]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Filed paperwork

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Chad Brown, Gaston County Commissioner and candidate for Secretary of State in 2020[7]
  • Darren Eustance, former chair of the Wake County Republican Party[8]
  • John Gouch[9]
  • Jesse Thomas, retired healthcare executive[10]
  • Christine E. Villaverde[11]

General election

State Auditor

Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, was eligible to run for a fifth term when she became embroiled in a driving-related scandal. The North State Journal reported on March 30, 2023, that "State Auditor Beth Wood’s future after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run charge in Wake County Superior Court is murky as she has not announced whether she will run for another term."[6] Nevertheless, on June 22, Wood announced that she intended to seek re-election.[12] However, on November 1, she announced that she would not seek re-election, and on November 9 announced that she would resign effective December 15.[13] Governor Roy Cooper then appointed Jessica Holmes, a Democrat, as the new state auditor.[14]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Luis Toledo, former assistant state auditor, candidate for state senate in 2018 and candidate for state auditor in 2020[15][16]
Declined
  • Beth Wood, outgoing State Auditor (2009–2023)[17] (will resign on December 15, 2023)

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrawn

Libertarian primary

Candidates

General election

State Treasurer

Incumbent Treasurer Dale Folwell, a Republican, was eligible to run for a third term, but has decided instead to run for governor.[6]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • A.J. Daoud, candidate for Secretary of State in 2012 & 2016[21] (previously ran for state auditor)[19]
Withdrawn
Declined

General election

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Catherine Truitt is eligible to run for a second term. While she has not formally announced, she has given indications she is running for reelection.[6]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

General election

Commissioner of Agriculture

Incumbent Commissioner Steve Troxler, a Republican, is running for a sixth term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Sarah Taber, agricultural consultant and author[9][29]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

General election

Commissioner of Labor

Incumbent Commissioner Josh Dobson, a Republican, is eligible to run for a second term, but announced in 2022 that he would not run for reelection.[31]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Declined

Endorsements

Luke Farley
Statewide officials
John Hardister
Statewide officials

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Jon
Hardister
Ben
Moss
Undecided
SurveyUSA[A] April 25–29, 2023 707 (LV) ± 4.0% 16% 12% 72%

General election

Commissioner of Insurance

Incumbent Commissioner Mike Causey, a Republican, is eligible to run for a third term, and is running for reelection.[6][38]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrawn
  • David Wheeler, former candidate for NC Senate (no longer running) [40] [39]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Robert Brawley, former state representative, candidate for governor in 2016 and candidate for insurance commissioner in 2004[41]
  • Mike Causey, Commissioner of Insurance (2017–present)

General election

Notes

  1. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ^ This poll was sponsored by the John Locke Foundation

References

  1. ^ "Article III". North Carolina Constitution. State of North Carolina. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  2. ^ State Board of Elections: General Election results for Council of State. Accessed Nov. 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Mikkelsen, Emily; Stamps, Brayden (April 22, 2023). "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announces run for governor at cloudy Ace Speedway rally". Fox 8. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "North Carolina AG Josh Stein announces 2024 bid for governor, takes aim at likely GOP rival". WUNC. January 18, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "2024 North Carolina attorney general race: A complete list of candidates". WUNC. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e Mercer, Matt (March 30, 2023). "Council of State will look much different in 2025". North State Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "North Carolina Tribune on Twitter: "Gaston County Commission Chairman Chad Brown, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for secretary of state in 2024. Incumbent Elaine Marshall plans to seek an eighth term". Twitter. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Opeka, Theresa (May 22, 2023). "Former Wake GOP chair enters race for NC Secretary of State". The Carolina Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d e "2024 North Carolina Council of State races: A complete list of candidates". WUNC. October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  10. ^ "Ex-health care executive ends bid for North Carolina governor, running now for secretary of state". Associated Press. November 2, 2023.
  11. ^ a b c d NC State Board of Elections: 2024 primary candidate list
  12. ^ Specht, Paul (June 22, 2023). "State Auditor Beth Wood, who was convicted of hit-and-run, to seek reelection". WRAL-TV. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Mikelsen, Emily (November 9, 2023). "State Auditor Beth Wood to resign effective December 15 after grand jury indictment". WGHP. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Fain, Travis; Lovingood, Chris (November 30, 2023). "Holmes to replace Wood as state auditor". WRAL-TV. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Bonner, Lynn (November 3, 2023). "Democrat Luis Toledo declares candidacy for NC state Auditor". NC Newsline. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  16. ^ NCPolitics2020 on Twitter
  17. ^ Campbell, Colin (November 1, 2023). "NC state auditor says she won't run for reelection". Associated Press. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  18. ^ Pender, Abby; Livingston, Walker (September 21, 2023). "David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor". The Daily Tar Heel. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  19. ^ a b c d e f Fain, Travis (September 1, 2023). "UNC Board of Trustees chair may join crowded Republican field in 2024 NC auditor's race". WRAL-TV. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  20. ^ Cornelius Today
  21. ^ a b c Battaglia, Danielle; Bajpai, Avi (December 8, 2023). "Mecklenburg lawmaker leaves statewide race to run for Congress, setting up GOP primary". The Charlotte Observer.
  22. ^ a b Doyle, Steve (March 27, 2023). "Guilford County commissioner who switched parties announces run for state treasurer as Republican". WGHP. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  23. ^ Yost, Scott (December 1, 2023). "Ex-Commissioner James Upchurch Finds Georgia Peachy". Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  24. ^ "Democrat Harris running for N. Carolina treasurer in 2024". Associated Press. March 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023.
  25. ^ "North Carolina Rep. Bradford joins state treasurer's field". Associated Press. April 21, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  26. ^ Yost, Scott (May 19, 2023). "Commissioner James Upchurch Now Running For State Auditor". The Rhino Times of Greensboro. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  27. ^ Robertson, Gary. "North Carolina treasurer running for governor in 2024". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  28. ^ "Lee teacher announces bid for state superintendent". The Rant. June 30, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  29. ^ "I'm pleased to announce my run for Commissioner of Agriculture for North Carolina!". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  30. ^ Curliss, Andy. "Andy Curliss on X: "NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today to a large gathering of agriculture friends and supporters that he is indeed running for re-election — and a 6th term in office. Was met with sustained applause. #ncpol"". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  31. ^ Fain, Travis (December 6, 2022). "In a surprise, NC labor commissioner won't run for re-election". WRAL-TV.
  32. ^ Harrison, Steve (April 29, 2023). "Braxton Winston to run for NC labor commissioner in 2024; won't seek another City Council term". WFAE. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  33. ^ "Farley formally enters that GOP race for Labor Commissioner". NC Political News. July 24, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  34. ^ a b "Two NC House Republicans look to succeed Dobson | The North State Journal". The North State Journal. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  35. ^ "Rep. Jon Hardister on Twitter: "Today I am announcing my candidacy to serve as the next Labor Commissioner for North Carolina. With over 10 years of experience in state government, and over 20 years of experience in the private sector, I am ready to take on this new role. #ncga #ncpol"". Twitter. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  36. ^ a b "Current and recent North Carolina labor commissioners back rival GOP candidates for the job". Associated Press. August 2, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  37. ^ "North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses state Rep. Hardister to succeed him". Associated Press. July 26, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  38. ^ Cityview
  39. ^ a b WRAL.com: Democratic senator, targeted in redistricting, jumps into NC insurance commissioner's race
  40. ^ "David Wheeler of Spruce Pine Announces Run for NC Commissioner of Insurance - Vows to Fight for Rural NC in Raleigh". Concho Valley Homepage. May 31, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  41. ^ Roush, Chris (August 3, 2023). "Brawley files to run for NC insurance commissioner". Business North Carolina. Retrieved October 19, 2023.

External links

Official campaign websites for Treasurer
Official campaign websites for Superintendent
Official campaign websites for Labor Commissioner
Official campaign websites for Insurance Commissioner