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North Carolina picks new governor: Working-class conservative faces attorney general

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North Carolina voters choose between democratic attorney general and republican lieutenant governor in state governor race. Democrats held this position for most of last three decades with brief republican period

In north carolinaʼs governor race on nov-5 voters are picking between two distinct candidates to replace term-limited democratic Gov Roy Cooper. The states ninth-largest in US population faces a choice that could shift its political direction

The main contenders present clear differences: Josh Stein the democratic attorney general wants to continue coopers policies while Mark Robinson the republican lieutenant governor (known for his direct communication style) brings working-class roots that appeal to conservative voters. Three other third-party hopefuls are also on the ballot

The election happens against an interesting backdrop - democrats kept control of north carolinas top executive position for most of past three decades with just a short four-year break; even though republicans run both the state legislature and appeals courts system in recent times

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