North Carolina Republican Primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction
Michele Morrow, a nurse and former Christian missionary, won the Republican primary for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating incumbent Catherine Truitt. Morrow criticized Truitt for not being conservative enough and for prioritizing radical agendas over scholastics. Truitt led the Department of Public Instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, focusing on improving reading skills in early grades. Morrow will now face Democrat Maurice Green in the November election.
Key Points
- Michele Morrow defeated incumbent Catherine Truitt in the Republican primary for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Morrow's emphasis on scholastics and criticism of radical agendas appealed to voters
- Truitt led the Department of Public Instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery, implementing plans to improve reading skills in early grades
Pros
- Michele Morrow, a supporter of former President Trump, won the Republican primary
- Morrow's focus on scholastics over radical agendas resonated with voters
- Truitt's efforts to improve reading skills in early grades during the pandemic were commendable
Cons
- Incumbent Catherine Truitt lost the primary despite fundraising advantages and GOP establishment support
- Morrow's campaign had raised significantly less money compared to Truitt's campaign