Josh Stein Coverage

New poll shows dissatisfaction among independent voters

Republican Donald Trump leads Democrat Joe Biden with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earning nearly 10% of the vote, according to a new Meredith Poll. Meanwhile, unaffiliated voters are boosting Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, who leads Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the race for governor.

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds

Republican Donald Trump leads Democrat Joe Biden with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earning nearly 10% of the vote, according to a new Meredith Poll. Meanwhile, unaffiliated voters are boosting Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, who leads Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the race for governor.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

A new North Carolina poll shows former President Donald Trump maintaining a slight lead over President Joe Biden ahead of a November rematch. The gubernatorial race remains within the margin of error.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Justice for sexual assault victims: NC ends untested rape kit backlog

Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Tuesday that North Carolina has ended the backlog of untested older sexual assault kits.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

New Florida law could make abortions harder to get in North Carolina

A new six-week abortion ban in Florida takes effect May 1. That is expected to cause more women to travel to the Tar Heel State to seek the procedure, leading to longer waiting lists at overloaded providers.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

North Carolinians split on how to limit abortion, when life begins, WRAL News poll shows

North Carolinians are split over the state's abortion laws and whether life begins at fertilization, but they overwhelmingly support legal protections for people who want to use in vitro fertilization to initiate pregnancy, a new WRAL News poll shows.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

WRAL News poll shows insight into NC's thoughts on governor candidates

Josh Stein and Mark Robinson are running for North Carolina governor in November's election.

Voters aren't ecstatic about Robinson or Stein. But one candidate is viewed more unfavorably, WRAL News poll shows

Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson are the 2024 nominees for governor in North Carolina. Polling shows a dead heat in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Fifteen percent of likely voters undecided in North Carolina's close governor's race

Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein, locked in a close race, are expected to spend heavily on ads and other efforts to win over undecided voters.

Robinson and Stein in extremely tight NC governor's race, WRAL News poll shows

Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein, locked in a close race, are expected to spend heavily on ads and other efforts to win over undecided voters.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

'We're asking for accountability.' Wake leaders, AG Stein pitch their social media solutions to parents, students

Amid lawsuits from states and schools, addressing challenges related to social media remains a multi-faceted problem without a single solution.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter, and Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

NC leaders discuss social media's impact on children

The Wake County Public School System on Monday held an event at Athens Drive Magnet High School, where the state Department of Justice discussed social media and its impact on children.

Trump's MAGA movement won big in NC primaries. Could that be a good thing for Democrats?

In almost every major race in North Carolina's GOP primaries, voters chose the candidate most closely aligned with former President Donald Trump, in some cases jettisoning party incumbents and raising concerns among state business boosters.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Mark Robinson, Josh Stein set to run in NC governor's race

The next eight months in North Carolina are expected to feature one of the most intensely watched governor's races in the 2024 elections, with state and national implications.

Josh Stein speaks with supporters on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Josh Stein speaks with supporters on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after winning the Democratic nomination in the race for North Carolina.

Josh Stein addresses supporters after Democratic primary win in NC governor's race

Josh Stein has won the Democratic primary for North Carolina governor, defeating challengers Mike Morgan, Chrelle Booker, Marcus Williams and Gary Foxx.

'Two competing visions': Robinson, Stein set to run unprecedented race for NC governor

The next eight months in North Carolina are expected to feature one of the most intensely watched governor's races in the 2024 elections, with state and national implications.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Josh Stein thanks supporters after winning Democratic nomination in North Carolina's governor's race

Josh Stein has won the Democratic primary for North Carolina governor, defeating challengers Mike Morgan, Chrelle Booker, Marcus Williams and Gary Foxx.

Stein wins NC Democratic gubernatorial primary

Josh Stein won the Democratic Party's nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor. He faced challengers including former NC Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan.

Will Doran and Laura Leslie, WRAL News

Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what North Carolina voters need to know

Beyond the presidential races, NC Republicans and Democrats also have primaries for governor, Supreme Court, attorney general, superintendent of public education, secretary of agriculture and plenty of U.S. House races.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

New poll shows tighter primary races for governor, AG ahead of NC's March 5 election

The High Point University poll found former President Donald Trump with a commanding lead in the GOP primary in North Carolina and a lead in the general election.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Democrats hope to hold governor's mansion after Roy Cooper's term limit is up

Josh Stein and Mike Morgan are seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor, both touting their ability to win statewide races -- even when Republicans have won other high-profile elections.

5 candidates face off in Democratic primary for NC governor

Josh Stein and Mike Morgan are seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Roy Cooper as governor, both touting their ability to win statewide races -- even when Republicans have won other high-profile elections.

Will Doran and Laura Leslie, WRAL News

Johnston County hearing could revive controversial Racial Justice Act claims in NC

The appeal in a Johnston County murder case could affect more than 100 death row inmates in North Carolina, as well as possibly the 2024 Democratic primary for governor between Josh Stein and Mike Morgan.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

NC attorney general calls for FDA oversight after high lead levels found in applesauce pouches

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and 20 other attorneys general are calling for more federal oversight after food inspectors found high levels of lead and metal in cinnamon applesauce pouches.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer