Greg Dority Forgoes Runoff for NC State Auditor | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

Good afternoon,

    This is Greg Dority writing, I hope this note finds you well. Following much prayer and consultation I decided not to call for a second primary in the GOP State Auditor race. Two factors played heavily into my decision.

   First, is the overwhelming need to bring our party together and construct our best scenario for victory in November. Having been in, and won, a congressional run-off in the past I am fully aware of the strains put on a winning campaign in such a grueling summer affair. With the run-off extended an extra three weeks this year, the victor in a State Auditor second primary would have been at a huge disadvantage in a short general election campaign. This decision permits Debra Goldman her best shot at taking the seat for the GOP in November.

   Secondly, the political science of this second primary scenario indicates the path to victory would require an aggressive voter awareness campaign and a substantial expenditure of resources that at best would generate a 50-50 shot at victory. Better for all concerned to unite behind a nominee in May and avoid a bitter and costly struggle through July.

   I want to thank my many supporters for their friendship and prayers during this race. I am proud that we ran a positive campaign focused on leadership and experience. Having talked those traits the last few months I can now demonstrate same with this decision. Best of luck to Debra Goldman and I look forward to helping her and Pat McCrory to victory in November.

Greg Dority