There are four candidates running for the office of lieutenant governor in North Carolina. The office is elected separately from the governor.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024 North Carolina Lieutenant Governor race has four candidates competing for the second-most powerful chair in the state’s executive branch. The office is currently held by Republican Mark Robinson, who is running for governor instead.
Hal Weatherman
Hal Weatherman won the Republican primary for the contest. He served as chief of staff to former North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest and former US Representative Sue Myrick. He has not held prior public office.
He is the founder of the Electoral Education Foundation, a 501-c3 non profit organization dedicated to advancing election integrity efforts in North Carolina. He has degrees in religion and communications from Wake Forest University and Wheaton College, respectively.
Rachel Hunt
Democrat Rachel Huntis currently a state senator representing parts of southern Mecklenburg County. She won that seat in 2022 by only …