Latest poll gives Stein a double-digit lead over Robinson in NC’s governor’s race

A new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll shows Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, leading Republican Lt. Gov. The High Point Poll comes roughly a week after a New York Times/Sienna College poll showed Stein leading Robinson 49-39 percent. While Harris’ entry into the presidential race has helped bring new excitement to the Democratic ticket — the poll found that she has now pulled slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump among North Carolina voters 46%-45% — Robinson has faced questions in recent weeks about a nonprofit led by his wife that was cited for inaccurate reimbursement claims. The Republican gubernatorial nominee has also found himself repeatedly trying to explain comments delivered to a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” This week Robinson was asked about the comment again even as he rolled out his public safety plan. North Carolina Rep. Lindsey Prather also criticized Robinson’s remarks, noting that without federal funds the state would struggle to find additional resources for classroom teachers, support staff, bus drivers, and school maintenance workers.