Mark Walker

His decision comes after the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a new congressional map favoring Republicans. Walker he no longer saw “a clear path forward” to win the gubernatorial nomination.

Not only will voters in North Carolina cast their ballots in a U.S. Presidential race in 2024, but they'll elect a new governor for the state too as Democrat Roy Cooper wraps up his tenure.

The Republican primary campaign for governor is already getting negative. Three of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s GOP opponents have recently gone on the attack.

State lawmakers are considering a plan to allow up to four new casinos in rural areas of the state. They see a newly opened casino in Danville, Virginia as an example of how gambling could help economically challenged communities.

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker has formally joined next year's race for North Carolina governor. Walker made his announcement Saturday at a Baptist church in Kernersville.

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker is expected to announce his plans to enter next year's North Carolina governor's race at an event later this month, according to a spokesperson for a political consulting firm that is advising him.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, notorious for making homophobic and misogynistic remarks, is expected to announce his bid for governor.

Budd, who has received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the May 17 primary race, declined to participate in the debate that aired on several Nexstar stations that cover North Carolina.

He made the announcement Thursday at a event with supporters in Greensboro. Walker got in the race nearly 14 months ago, but he’s fallen behind top rivals Ted Budd and Pat McCrory in fundraising, and Budd got former President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the seat.

Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced on Tuesday his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a…