Overview

• Mark Robinson, known for his far-right views and controversial statements, wins the Republican nomination for North Carolina governor.
• Robinson's past comments on LGBTQ people, abortion, and Holocaust denial have sparked widespread criticism.
• Democrats release an ad highlighting Robinson's extremism, while his supporters defend his statements as misrepresented by the media.
• Corporate donations to the Republican Governors Association may indirectly support Robinson's campaign, despite his divisive rhetoric.
• Robinson faces Democratic nominee Josh Stein in what is expected to be a closely contested gubernatorial race in North Carolina.