North Carolina Governor
Filing Deadline: Feb. 29, 2008 • Primary Date: May 6, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Democrats
Beverly Perdue
Perdue, the lieutenant governor, was nominated with 56% in a two-way primary.
Republicans
Pat McCrory
McCrory, the Charlotte mayor, was nominated with 46% in a five-way primary.
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Previous Election Results
| 2004 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Easley (D) | 1,939,154 | 56% | n/a |
| Patrick Ballantine (R) | 1,495,021 | 43% | n/a |
| 2004 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Easley (D) | 379,498 | 85% | n/a |
| Rickey Kipfer (D) | 65,061 | 15% | n/a |
| 2000 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Easley (D) | 1,530,324 | 52% | n/a |
| Richard Vinroot (R) | 1,360,960 | 46% | n/a |
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