he just can't win https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/27/politics/mark-robinson-hospitalized/index.html

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson hospitalized with second-degree burns following incident at campaign event | CNN Politics

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for second-degree burns at Northern Regional Hospital “following an incident at a campaign event” in Mount Airy on Friday night, according to Mike Lonergan, communications director for Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_governors_of_North_Carolina#State_governors

Three GOP governors elected in four elections since 1901: 1972, 1984, 1988, 2012. That's fewer GOP gubernatorial races won since [pick your timeframe] than California, Maryland, or Massachusetts.

Democrat Stein has edge in November governor's race

https://www.wral.com/story/meredith-poll-north-carolina-governors-race-trump-robinson-stein/21268825/