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NC Governor's Race
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Click the links below for information about the individual candidates and additional audio and text from North Carolina Public Radio:
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Pat McCrory (Republican) |
Mike Munger (Libertarian) |
Bev Perdue (Democrat) |
This year's race for Governor is between Republican Pat McCrory, Libertarian Mike Munger, and Democrat Bev Perdue. The current Governor, Democrat Mike Easley, is retiring after serving two four year terms. North Carolina voters haven't elected a Republican Governor since 1984. |
Beverly Perdue elected Governor
Wednesday, November 05 2008 by Laura Leslie | 
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Lieutenant governor Beverly Perdue will be the next tenant in the governor’s mansion. She defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory in one of the closest gubernatorial races in decades. Laura Leslie reports.
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Governor Candidates on the Economy
Monday, October 20 2008 by Catherine Brand and Leoneda Inge | 
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Leoneda Inge discusses where the candidates for Governor stand on the economy.
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Governor Candidates on Education
Wednesday, October 22 2008 by Catherine Brand and Dave DeWitt | Send to a friend
Dave DeWitt discusses where the candidates for Governor stand on education.
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Governor Candidates on Health
Tuesday, October 28 2008 by Catherine Brand and Rose Hoban | Send to a friend
Rose Hoban discusses what the candidates for Governor are proposing when it comes to health care.
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Bev Perdue Profile
Wednesday, October 29 2008 by Laura Leslie | Send to a friend
It’s been quite a year for Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue. In May, she became the first woman to win the Democratic nomination for governor after a bitter primary fight against state Treasurer Richard Moore. Since then, she’s been locked in a bruising battle with Republican nominee Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. Laura Leslie continues our candidate profile series with a closer look at Bev Perdue.
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Pat McCrory Profile
Thursday, October 30 2008 by Laura Leslie | Send to a friend
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory could become the first Republican to be elected governor in North Carolina in 20 years. He’s up against Democrat Bev Perdue in the closest gubernatorial race in recent history. Laura Leslie continues our candidate profile series with a closer look at Pat McCrory.
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Mike Munger Profile
Friday, October 31 2008 by Laura Leslie | Send to a friend
Libertarian Michael Munger doesn’t expect to win the governor’s race this year. He’s just hoping to get enough votes to keep his party on the ballot in 2012. In the meantime, though, he’s got plenty to say about what the major parties aren’t talking about. Laura Leslie wraps up our candidate profile series with a look at Professor Munger.
