SEANC Executive Director Ardis Watkins and Communications Director Jonathan Owens take a deep dive into the results of Tuesday's Primary Election in North Carolina, including some unexpected outcomes and the implications all the races have on state employees. We react to Nikki Haley's departure from the Republican presidential primary, opening the floor for a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Then, we take a look at the state gubernatorial election, which will pit Attorney General Josh Stein against Lt. Governor Mark Robinson. We also explore whether the "SEANC View podcast bounce" led to Wesley Harris's success in the nomination for State Treasurer, as well as some shocking upsets in Council of State and legislative races.

In this episode, SEANC Executive Director Ardis Watkins and Communications Director Jon Owens are joined by Government Relations Director Suzanne Beasley to discuss possible efforts to privatize the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, the upcoming primary election, and more. Dale Folwell received more votes than Donald Trump, Josh Stein, and Mark Robinson in statewide general elections in 2020. He also beat Trump and Stein in 2016. So why isn't he the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for Governor? We tackled that question and discussed our interview with State Treasurer candidate Wesley Harris. Plus, a few fun topics are thrown in there.

In this special election episode of the SEANC View Podcast, hosts Jonathan Owens and Ardis Watkins sit down with Rep. Wesley Harris, a Democrat who has been endorsed by EMPAC for the office of State Treasurer. Harris shares his views on the state's finances, the state treasurer's office's critical role in the lives of state employees and retirees, and his vision and strategy if elected. The state treasurer's office is responsible for managing the retirement system and the State Health Plan, both of which greatly impact state employee families. Harris speaks about the similarities and differences between his approach and that of current State Treasurer Dale Folwell.  Early voting has begun in North Carolina for the March 5 Primary.