Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, a national co-chairman of No Labels, is resigning from the centrist political organization as it takes steps to launch a presidential ticket, according to people familiar with the plans.
McCrory, a Republican who began working with the organization in 2023, informed No Labels on Wednesday afternoon that he was resigning as a national co-chairman. The disclosure came as the organization is expected to announce plans Thursday to create a committee to select a presidential candidate in the coming weeks. The Washington Post earlier reported the group’s plan for a selection committee.
Reached for comment, McCrory confirmed that he had notified No Labels officials of his resignation “and I wish them the best. It was a great honor to serve. I am still rooting for the movement.”
McCrory declined to elaborate on his decision but noted that he had been traveling extensively on behalf of the organization and wished to spend more time with his family. He added, “I was proud to be a volunteer for No Labels and I gave it all I had with some great teammates and I support their dream for this country coming together and putting country over party.”
No Labels didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
McCrory’s departure comes as some No Labels officials have privately expressed doubt about whether the group should move ahead with its presidential campaign effort.