In this year’s election for governor of North Carolina, voters disillusioned with Republican candidate Mark Robinson have more third-party options than in previous campaigns. Alongside Democrat Josh Stein, the ballot features Libertarian Mike Ross, Constitution Party candidate Vinny Smith, and Green Party candidate Wayne Turner. Ross, a financial planner, has seen increased interest in his campaign following negative news about Robinson. He hopes to offer a Libertarian alternative focused on policy issues. Smith, a former naval intelligence officer, is running for the Constitution Party and aims to maintain ballot access for the party. Despite polling showing strong support for Stein among Republican voters, third-party candidates like Ross and Smith continue to campaign with optimism for their chances in the election. The Carolina Journal poll recently showed 2.5% of likely voters backing Ross and 0.3% backing Smith. Conservative blogger Brant Clifton has encouraged his readers to consider supporting the Constitution Party this year as a way to express their dissatisfaction with the political establishment. The election remains unpredictable, with third-party candidates hoping to make an impact and potentially influence the outcome of the race.
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Conservative voters possibly turning to third parties due to Mark Robinson’s scandals
