Green was from eastern North Carolina , and his endorsement helped Martin win support among conservative Democrats in that part of the state .
He was also helped when Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Green endorsed him after being defeated by Edmisten in the Democratic primary .
Lieutenant Governor was from eastern North Carolina , and his endorsement helped Martin win support among conservative Democratic in that part of the state .
He was also helped when Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Green endorsed him after being defeated by Edmisten in the Democratic primary .