As the May 14th second primary approaches, Carolina Journal invited the candidates into our studios to talk about their goals and the 2024 race. Under North Carolina’s election laws candidates must win their primary with 30%, plus one, of the vote or the second place finisher in the contest may request a second primary. There are two statewide runoff elections next week; the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, and state auditor.
Jack Clark finished first in the March primary to be the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s State Auditor with 23.24% of the primary vote. On Tuesday he faces Dave Boliek, who garnered 22.10% in the March primary.
Early voting is already underway in the race and goes through Saturday, May 11. To find your early voting location, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections site. To find your Election Day polling place, click here.