Ex Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCrory, is enjoying support from the state’s largest city which is trumping Democrat Lieutenant Governor, Beverly Perdue, broad state-wide support (minus the conservative Western section). 

The poll, conducted 6/11-13 among 600 registered voters, has a margin of error of +/- 4%, and was conducted by Tel Opinion Research, a GOP firm in Alexandria, Virginia, on behalf of the Civitas Institute. Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue, the Democratic nominee, and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, the Republican standard-bearer, were tested, alongside Libertarian candidate Michael Munger.

General Election Matchup

(All / Dem / GOP / Ind / Men / Wom)

Perdue……..43 / 65 / 13 / 43 / 37 / 47

McCrory……41 / 16 / 74 / 39 / 44 / 38

Munger……….2 / 2 / 2 / 4 / 3 / 2

 Unfortunately for the GOP, the presidential election may send a higher turnout for black voters due to Barack Obama’s popularity with that demographic. However, if things stay normal McCrory has a chance to win. He will most likely be able to raise all the money he needs for an expensive state-wide battle. Additionally,  he has the added benefit of  a city machine to churn out votes and support in Charlotte which may be the ‘bump’ needed to win in what appears to be a likely razor thin margin of victory.