Weatherman defeats O’Neill in North Carolina lieutenant governor runoff
Raleigh, North Carolina – In a surprising turn of events, political strategist Hal Weatherman emerged victorious in the Republican runoff for the North Carolina lieutenant governor nomination, defeating Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill. The runoff was necessary after neither candidate secured the nomination outright following the March 5 primary. After garnering 74% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting, Weatherman now looks ahead to a face-off with Democrat Rachel Hunt in the November …