"Far-right candidate Michele Morrow wins GOP primary for NC superintendent, posing threat to public schools"

Conservative activist Michele Morrow, despite lacking experience in education and a losing political record, pulled off a major upset by defeating incumbent Republican state Superintendent Catherine Truitt in the GOP primary for the chance to run North Carolina's public schools. Morrow's victory was attributed to rising skepticism among conservatives toward public school education, high turnout from staunch conservative voters, and her relentless campaigning. Her focus on culture war issues and alignment with themes echoed by higher-profile Republicans contributed to her win. She will face Democratic candidate Mo Green, a longtime school administrator, in the general election.