Josh Stein
In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30
Selection: elected
Public office
Governor of North Carolina
Josh Stein holds this office now.
The statewide elected executive office of North Carolina.
- Selection:
- elected
- Term structure:
- 4 years
- Jurisdiction:
- North Carolina
Current holder
Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.
About this office
- Main duties
- The governor submits the state budget, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments authorized by law, and may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons.
- Term length
- 4 years
- Term limit
- Two consecutive terms
- How the office is filled
- Elected statewide
- If the office is vacant
- The lieutenant governor becomes governor; the General Assembly provides further succession when necessary.
Sources: North Carolina Constitution — executive provisions.
Officeholder history
Term dates and every limitation attached to them.
Josh Stein
In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established
The official sources confirm Josh Stein was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.
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- Josh SteinCurrently holdsGovernor of North Carolina
Official recordWhy: USAGov: North Carolina (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
- Governor of North CarolinaServesNorth Carolina
Official recordWhy: USAGov: North Carolina (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
Sources
ShowHide1 official source, last checked Oct 29, 2026.
USAGov: North Carolina
U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov)
Supports: Josh Stein as Governor of North Carolina
Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
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