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Stein and Cooper go to court to challenge GOP shift of elections power to NC auditor
Stein and Cooper argue that Republicans’ changes violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.
Gov. Cooper & Gov.-elect Stein sue Republican legislative leaders over stripped powers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Gov. Cooper & Gov-elect Stein suing Republican legislative leaders over stripping of powers. Governor Roy Cooper and his incoming successor Josh Stein have announced a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders over what they call an “unconstitutional power grab on State Board of Elections appointments.”
Cooper, Stein sue GOP leaders to block law stripping governor’s power over NC elections board
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders Monday, seeking to block part of a new law that strips the governor’s office of the power to appoint members of the state elections board.
Cooper, Stein sue GOP state lawmakers for a second time over new 'power grab' law
North Carolina law gives the governor control over elections. Republican state legislators have been trying unsuccessfully to change that ever since Roy Cooper became governor and are pursing a new strategy following Josh Stein's 2024 victory.
Gov. Roy Cooper, Josh Stein file lawsuit against North Carolina General Assembly over powers being stripped
"Incredibly, Senate Bill 382 prohibits the Governor or anyone else from removing the legislatively appointed Commander for any reason—even if he were to commit serious criminal misconduct.”
Cooper, Stein sue to block new GOP-led law stripping governor-elect of powers
North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein and Gov. Roy Cooper filed a lawsuit Thursday to block a new Republican-led law shifting executive power in government. Stein, who currently serves as attorney general,
Cooper, Stein filed 2nd lawsuit tied to SB382, argue transfer of Board of Elections appointment against NC Constitution
Monday’s filing specifically targets the transfer of power of State Board of Elections appointments from the governor to the ...
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‘I’m not done’: A look at defining moments in NC Gov. Roy Cooper’s tenure
Cooper, 67, will pass the baton off to fellow Democrat and governor-elect Josh Stein. Before serving as the top leader ...
More Roy Cooper lieutenants staying on the job in North Carolina Gov.-elect Stein’s Cabinet
Several more top lieutenants of outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have agreed to work for fellow Democrat and successor ...
NC’s next governor: What to know about Josh Stein’s inauguration in January
When Josh Stein takes office in January, he will have less power than his predecessor, outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, ...
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NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein names new Cabinet members, including some firsts
Stein is keeping multiple members of current Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet, but some will be moving to different agencies. He's ...