He lost the Republican primary to McCrory on March 13 , 2016 .
On December 9 , 2015 , Brawley announced his candidacy for the office of Governor of North Carolina , challenging incumbent Pat McCrory .
Brawley lost the Republican primary to incumbent on March 13 , 2016 .
On December 9 , 2015 , Brawley announced his candidacy for the office of Governor of North Carolina , challenging incumbent Pat McCrory .