Governor of North Carolina

Josh Stein

Democrat · North Carolina

74th Governor of North Carolina, in office since January 2025. Former North Carolina Attorney General who served two terms. Won 2024 election against Mark Robinson. Focus on Hurricane Helene recovery, education, and economic opportunity.

Record

New governor focused on Western NC recovery after Hurricane Helene devastation. Inherited complex budget battles with Republican supermajority legislature. Prioritizes Medicaid expansion, education funding, and clean energy transition.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• NC Disaster Recovery Act 2025 Part II — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 — Part II (Signed into law, Jun 13, 2025)
• NC Disaster Recovery Act 2025 Part I — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 — Part I (Signed into law, Mar 19, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• NC EO 1–5 — First Five Executive Orders — Helene Recovery (In effect, Jan 2, 2025)

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