Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has pledged to remain in the race despite trailing in recent polls. Robinson, who is the current lieutenant governor, won the GOP primary in March but has since fallen behind his Democratic opponent.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has vowed to stay in the race despite trailing in several recent polls. Robinson, who is the current lieutenant governor, won the GOP primary in March but has since fallen behind his Democratic opponent.
In a statement released on Monday, Robinson said that he is "in this race to win" and that he is "not going anywhere." He also said that he is "confident" that he can win the election in November.
Robinson Vows to Stay in Race Despite Trailing in Polls
Robinson's pledge to stay in the race comes after a series of polls have shown him trailing his Democratic opponent, Roy Cooper. A recent poll by the Public Policy Polling found that Cooper leads Robinson by 10 points, 52% to 42%.
Despite the polls, Robinson has said that he is confident that he can win the election. He has pointed to his strong performance in the GOP primary, where he won by a margin of more than 20 points.
Robinson has also said that he believes that the polls are underestimating his support. He has said that many of his supporters are "shy voters" who are not likely to respond to pollsters.
Robinson's decision to stay in the race could make the gubernatorial election more competitive. Cooper is a popular incumbent, but Robinson is a well-known and well-respected figure in Republican politics.
The gubernatorial election is scheduled for November 8, 2022.
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