Inside the NC Republican Runoff: Battle for Lieutenant Governor - Jim O'Neill vs. Hal Weatherman

Discover what's at stake in NC's heated Republican runoff for Lieutenant Governor as we dissect the profiles of two major contenders: Jim O'Neill, with his prosecutor's eye for justice and economic savvy, and Hal Weatherman, the nonprofit founder with political savvy to match. I'm your host, Amanda Benbow Lunn, inviting you into the pulse of this critical election. We're not just talking policies and political rhetoric; we're decoding what each candidate's vision could mean for the future of NC. O'Neill's commitment to public safety and mental health, alongside his track record as Forsyth County District Attorney, reveals a narrative of hard-lined experience. Meanwhile, Weatherman, buoyed by the support of the current Lieutenant Governor, presents a blend of grassroots activism and legislative know-how that he's ready to bring to the table.

Gear up to cast an informed vote as we lay out the nitty-gritty details of the upcoming runoff. With vital voting information at your fingertips, including key dates for early voting and absentee ballot particulars, this episode is your definitive guide to making a pivotal choice for North Carolina's leadership on May 14th.

Jim O'Neill (Facebook, X)
Hal Weatherman (Instagram, Facebook, X)

Campaign Finance Reports (state races)
Jim O’Neill
Hal Weatherman
Ballotpedia

Voter Information
--Register to Vote
--Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)
--Election Information
 --Election Day Voting FAQs
--Absentee by Mail FAQs

Early Voting Locations
April 25th-May 11th

Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Avenue, Wake Forest 27587

Wake County Board of Elections Office
1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh 27610

Wake Tech - Southern Wake Campus
9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh 27603

2024 Second Primary Election Early Voting Bus Route Guide

ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, March 14th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM

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