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January 2nd, 2024

New Poll Shows Mark Walker in a Double-Digit Lead in NC-6 Congressional Race

Awake Carolina recently commissioned a poll, partnering with Ragnar Research, showing Congressman Mark Walker in a double-digit lead over the rest of the field and 6 to 1 favorability. The initial ballot test in the 6th district congressional primary shows Walker is off to a strong start:


• Walker - 23%

• Hines - 10%

• Contogiannis - 1%

• Castelli- 3%

• Wagner - 3%

• McDowell - 1%

• Und - 58%


Walker’s lead significantly increased after the participants in the poll learned more about the candidates:


• Walker - 51%

• Hines - 4%

• Contogiannis - <1%

• Castelli - 3%

• Wagner - 3%

• McDowell - 2%

• Und – 37%


Congressman Mark Walker has an early advantage, and the early polling shows this. Walker is winning in both total Name ID as well as favorability, leading at 49% Name ID and 29% favorable.


Walker has the strong advantage of being the experienced and proven conservative in the primary, having successfully served the 6th District previously. Additionally, as a former member of Congress, Walker is receiving support from over 40 members of Congress including Speaker Mike Johnson.


Walker is a natural fit to represent the district with his background as a Baptist minister and retains deep ties to people in these communities. He is the authentic conservative in the race.


December 15th, 2023

Awake Carolina Announces Full Endorsement of Congressman Mark Walker

Awake Carolina is proud to fully endorse Congressman Walker for the 6th Congressional District and will be supporting him in the race. Polls have confirmed that Walker has a high favorability rating and an early lead in the race, positioning him well for a strong victory in the March Republican primary. Coupled with his excellent record while previously serving the 6th District, Congressman Walker is the proven and experienced conservative to send back to Washington DC to take on the border crisis and out-of-control spending.


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