home-page
Governor Josh Stein
Josh Stein is North Carolina's 76th Governor
"I love North Carolina. Being elected to serve as your Governor is an incredible honor, and I’m going to do everything I can to live up to it."
Governor Josh Stein
About the Office of the Governor
The governor serves a term of four years and chairs the collective body of the state's elected executive officials, the Council of State. The governor's powers and responsibilities are prescribed by the state constitution and by law. They serve as North Carolina's chief executive and are tasked by the constitution with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. They areex officio commander in chief of the North Carolina National Guard and director of the state budget. The office has some powers of appointment of executive branch officials, some judges, and members of boards and commissions. Governors are also empowered to grant pardons and veto legislation. With its inception in 1776, the office of governor is the oldest public office in the state of North Carolina.
Economic Milestones 2025
New Jobs
New Investment