Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson walks off the stage after speaking at an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)