Rep. Bishop Resigns from Congress to Pursue N.C. Attorney General Position

Republican Rep. Dan Bishop has announced that he will run for North Carolina attorney general, leaving his congressional district to seek statewide office. This decision sets up a highly competitive race for a position historically dominated by Democrats. Bishop, a member of the Freedom Caucus, has a national profile and a history of challenging the establishment, which could attract attention and financial support. The district he is giving up is expected to remain heavily Republican-leaning, and the attorney general race is anticipated to be fiercely contested. Incumbent Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, is running for the state's open gubernatorial seat in 2024.