2024 North Carolina Council of State elections
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.
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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]
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.[5]
Potential
- Elaine Marshall, Secretary of State (1997–present)
Declared
- Chad Brown, Gaston County Commissioner and Candidate for Secretary of State in 2020[6]
State Auditor
Incumbent Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, is eligible to run for a fifth term. The North State Journal reported, "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."[5]
Potential
- Beth Wood, State Auditor (2009–present)
Declared
State Treasurer
Incumbent Treasurer Dale Folwell, a Republican, was eligible to run for a third term, but has decided instead to run for governor.[5]
Declared
- Wesley Harris, state representative[7]
Declared
- James Upchurch, Guilford County commissioner[8]
Declined
- Dale Folwell, incumbent state treasurer (running for governor)[9]
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.[5]
Potential
- Catherine Truitt, State Superintendent (2021–present)
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent Commissioner Steve Troxler, a Republican, is eligible to run for a sixth term.
Potential
- Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture (2005–present)
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.[10]
Declared
- Jon Hardister, state representative (2013–present)[11][12]
- Ben Moss, state representative (2021–present)[11]
Declined
- Josh Dobson, Commissioner of Labor (2021–present)[11]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Jon Hardister |
Ben Moss |
Undecided |
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| SurveyUSA[upper-alpha 1] | April 25–29, 2022 | 707 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 16% | 12% | 72% |
Commissioner of Insurance
Incumbent Commissioner Mike Causey, a Republican, is eligible to run for a third term. While he has not formally announced, he has given indications he is running for reelection.[5]
Potential
- Mike Causey, Commissioner of Insurance (2017–present)
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by the John Locke Foundation
References
- "Article III". North Carolina Constitution. State of North Carolina. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- State Board of Elections: General Election results for Council of State. Accessed Nov. 14, 2020.
- Mikkelsen, Emily; Stamps, Brayden (22 April 2023). "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announces run for governor at cloudy Ace Speedway rally". Fox 8. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- WUNC
- North State Journal
- "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: https://buff.ly/3EWZrRc #ncpol"". Twitter. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
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- Fox 8
- Robertson, Gary. "North Carolina treasurer running for governor in 2024". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- WRAL: In a surprise, NC labor commissioner won't run for re-election
- "Two NC House Republicans look to succeed Dobson | The North State Journal". The North State Journal. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- "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. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.