Joshua Harold Stein (born September 13, 1966) [1] is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 76th governor of North Carolina since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Stein served from 2017 to 2025 as the 51st attorney general of North Carolina and from 2009 to 2016 in the North Carolina Senate.

As a young lawyer, Stein worked with the Self-Help Credit Union to develop affordable single-family homes in Durham and with the North Carolina Minority Support Center to raise capital to invest in small businesses across North Carolina. Josh and his wife Anna live in Raleigh and are members of Temple Beth Or.

Jan 1, 2025 · Today in the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 76th Governor. Joined by his wife Anna and family, Stein swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of governor.

Feb 3, 2025 · Governor Josh Stein today requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Governor Stein’s budget request includes funds to strengthen the economy, get people back into homes faster, repair infrastructure, support farmers, fix private roads and bridges, remove debris, and help school children stay at grade level.

I love North Carolina. We are a great state. I’m running for Governor to help us build a better and brighter future. As Attorney General, I have fought for the people of North Carolina for safer communities, stronger schools, healthier families, and personal freedom. And that’s what I’ll …

Dec 16, 2024 · North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein has announced his Cabinet. Stein, a Democrat who currently serves as attorney general, will be sworn into office on Jan. 11. His appointees will head key agencies and departments across state government.

Nov 7, 2024 · Democrat Josh Stein is the governor-elect of North Carolina, and will take office in January. Here’s what to know about the incoming governor, who will replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy...

Oct 9, 2024 · During his time as attorney general, Stein worked to target the opioid crisis, calling on Congress to contribute millions for fentanyl scanners at the border and leading a Fentanyl Task Force ...

Jan 7, 2025 · As Josh Stein settles into his new role as North Carolina's next governor, he'll have cabinet members who will serve the state by leading departments. Here's who they are and the...

As Attorney General, I successfully defended Obamacare before the U.S. Supreme Court, protecting four million North Carolinians with pre-existing conditions, saving health care access for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians, and keeping prescription drug costs down for more than one million seniors across the state.