Other Winners: Perdue, McCrory, Hagan

RALEIGH — Beverly Perdue and Pat McCrory will face off in the general election to be North Carolina’s next governor.

With about half of the state’s precincts reporting results, Perdue has a large lead in the Democratic primary over Richard Moore, and McCrory is handily winning the Republican primary over Fred Smith. Both Moore and Smith have conceded the race.

Moments ago, Perdue finished her victory speech at a rally in Raleigh. “Tonight is a victory for our message of opportunity, education and standing up for the middle class,” she said.

Meanwhile, Kay Hagan won a resounding victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, ensuring that she will run against Elizabeth Dole in November.

Full results of all the state contests can be found here.