Mr. Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, vowed to stay in the race and sought to deny the report, which also said he had defended slavery in online posts years ago.

North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson denied reports he made racist and lewd internet comments Thursday. Here's what to know about the candidate.

The Republican candidate running to be governor of North Carolina has denied accusations he called himself a “Black Nazi” on a pornography website and insisted he would not drop out of the race.