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North Carolina Attorney General
- Current State AG
- Josh Stein (D)
- Political Party
- Democrat
- Assumed Office
2017
Josh Stein was elected as attorney general in 2016 and again in 2020. Before that, he served in the North Carolina Senate for two terms, where he focused on public education, clean energy and public safety. From 2001 to 2008 he was senior deputy AG for consumer protection. AG Stein also worked as a campaign manager and deputy chief of staff for U.S. Senator John Edwards from 1997 to 2000. AG Stein began his legal career serving as a legal counsel in the U.S...
Josh Stein was elected as attorney general in 2016 and again in 2020. Before that, he served in the North Carolina Senate for two terms, where he focused on public education, clean energy and public safety. From 2001 to 2008 he was senior deputy AG for consumer protection. AG Stein also worked as a campaign manager and deputy chief of staff for U.S. Senator John Edwards from 1997 to 2000. AG Stein began his legal career serving as a legal counsel in the U.S. Senate. In 2024 he was elected as governor of North Carolina.
The AG is an elected position in North Carolina.
- Next Election:November 5, 2024 (Open Seat)
- Election Process:Elected
- Term/Limit:4 years / none
Election Timeline & Candidates
- Candidates Begin Announcing
- Primary
- Election Day
Latest North Carolina Attorney General News & Insights
North Carolina Asks Cell and Internet Providers for Hurricane Relief
North Carolina AG Josh Stein issued a letter to major cell service and internet providers requesting that they offer expanded service and other assistance to the state’s residents most impacted by Hurricane Helene. The letter requests that service providers offer free unlimited high-speed data and internet to those affected by the hurricane for at least two…
Navigating Complex Regulatory Terrain Amid State AG Races
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