Mark Walker Coverage

Mark Walker ends bid for Congress, joins Trump's campaign

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker was headed to a runoff with first-time candidate Addison McDowell in the 6th Congressional Distract, which is near Greensboro.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Trump endorses Robinson in bid for NC governor

Trump has long praised Robinson, a fiery speaker who captivates conservative audiences, but until Saturday had stopped short of offering an official endorsement in the 2024 race. Trump also endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in his quest for state attorney general.

By Jack Hagel and Will Doran, WRAL News

Club for Growth PAC picks different candidate than Trump in central NC congressional primary

The Club for Growth endorsed Bo Hines in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District. Previously, former President Donald Trump endorsed Addison McDowell.

Brian Murphy,, WRAL

Mark Walker seeks return to Congress, departs race for NC governor

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, a Baptist preacher who represented the Greensboro area in Congress from 2015 to 2021, is seeking a return to the U.S. House of Representatives after struggling to gain traction in his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

NC Republicans talk Mark Robinson, electability, in first gubernatorial debate

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, State Treasurer Dale Folwell, and political newcomer Jesse Thomas criticized Republican gubernatorial rival Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson while making their own case for governor.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Robinson's financial woes surface again in GOP primary. Will NC voters care?

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is the GOP's leading candidate for governor despite a history of financial problems, including a new revelation of unpaid rent. It has earned him critics on both sides of the aisle, but many Republican voters don't seem to mind.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson endorses Trump, after all

Less than two weeks after saying he wasn't ready to endorse any presidential candidates, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson threw his weight behind the former president.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Robinson, despite praise from Trump, isn't ready to endorse former president

Despite receiving praise from former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson tells Charlotte radio station that he's not ready to endorse anyone in the presidential race.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Mark Walker joins race for NC governor, setting up competitive GOP primary

Walker, a Baptist preacher who represented a Greensboro-area district in Congress from 2015 to 2021, will compete with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and State Treasurer Dale Folwell for the GOP nomination.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Former NC congressman Mark Walker plans announcement in 2024 governor's race

Walker, a Republican who served three terms in Congress and ran an unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign last year, has teased a run for governor in recent months.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Beasley, Budd clinch US Senate nods, advance to November election

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice defeated 10 Democratic U.S. Senate primary opponents. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd defeated 13 Republicans.

Bryan Anderson, Cullen Browder and Keely Arthur, WRAL News

Beasley braces for US Senate general election, positions herself as NC's lone moderate

U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley is the presumptive Democratic nominee. She is preparing for a matchup with Republican frontrunner Ted Budd.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Abortion takes on heightened political importance as NC primary nears

Top candidates in competitive races shared their views on abortion in light of a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court indicating that it could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

McCrory and Walker weigh in on Trump's influence at Budd-free US Senate debate

Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker participated in the fourth U.S. Senate primary debate. Rep. Ted. Budd did not attend.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

NC GOP Senate candidates tangle over education, 2020 election results

Former Gov. Pat McCrory, former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker and combat veteran Marjorie K. Eastman faced off in a debate Wednesday. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd declined the invitation.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Smart tactic or missed opportunity? Budd is the latest GOP frontrunner to avoid debates

U.S. Rep. Ted Budd has avoided four U.S. Senate debates. His top GOP primary opponents are taking aim at the lack of participation as Budd gains momentum.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Fact checking McCrory, Walker claims from the WRAL U.S. Senate debate

Former Gov. Pat McCrory claimed that the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce supported the controversial HB2 "bathroom bill." Former Congressman Mark Walker said mischaracterized an abortion debate. PolitiFact checks four standout claims from their U.S. Senate debate.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Mark Walker, Pat McCrory address Senate's role on abortion rights

Former US Rep. Mark Walker and Former Gov. Pat McCrory participated Thursday in a U.S. Senate debate at WRAL. They discussed what they feel is the U.S. Senate's role on abortion rights.

US Rep Mark Walker on why he's running for US Senate: 'America lost its way'

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker explained why he is running for U.S. Senate during Thursday night's debate at the WRAL Studios against former Gov. Pat McCrory.

Former US Rep. Mark Walker disagrees with rhetoric of 'Democrats are the enemy'

Former US Rep. Mark Walker said he does not agree with U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's rhetoric that Democrats are the "enemy" and that they're trying to destroy the country.

Pat McCrory, Mark Walker address difficulty of winning Senate seat without former President Trump's endorsement

Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Congressman Ted Budd for U.S. Senate. Former Gov. Pat McCrory and former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker addressed the difficulty of winning North Carolina without Trump's endorsement.

US Senate debate: Pat McCrory, Mark Walker share how they'd handle Russia-Ukraine war

During a Thursday debate at the WRAL studios, Mark Walker and Pat McCrory shared how they have evaluated the U.S. response to the Russia-Ukraine war and what they would do if they were elected to the U.S. Senate.

Mark Walker, Pat McCrory address how they would handle national worker shortage

During a Thursday debate at the WRAL studios, Mark Walker and Pat McCrory shared how they would handle the national worker shortage if they were elected to the U.S. Senate. They also discussed how the shortage is linked to immigration.

Pat McCrory, Mark Walker address how they would handle inflation if elected to Senate

During a debate between former Gov. Pat McCrory and former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, they addressed how they would handle rising inflation if they were elected to the Senate.

North Carolina's U.S. Senate race: A guide

Longtime Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) is retiring at the end of the year. Three big-name Republicans are duking it out in the GOP primary, while Democrats have mostly coalesced around a former state Supreme Court Chief Justice.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter