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North Carolina’s next governor could have a more potent veto with even a small Democratic gain

North Carolina’s next governor could have a more potent veto with even a small Democratic gain

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein’s veto could become more effective than outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper’s stamp has been recently, should the margin in a…

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is elected as the state’s governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is elected as the state’s governor

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein was elected governor on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and maintaining Democratic leadership of the chief executive’s office in…

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more…

Democratic US Rep. Jeff Jackson is elected as North Carolina’s attorney general

Democratic US Rep. Jeff Jackson is elected as North Carolina’s attorney general

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson was elected North Carolina’s next attorney general on Tuesday, defeating Republican congressman Dan Bishop in an expensive campaign focused on…

Republican Chuck Edwards wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District

Republican Chuck Edwards wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Chuck Edwards won election to a U.S. House seat representing North Carolina on Tuesday. Edwards defeated Democratic state Rep. Caleb Rudow to earn a second term in Congress in the 11th…

North Carolina’s top lawyer and No. 2 executive are vying for governor

North Carolina’s top lawyer and No. 2 executive are vying for governor

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters choosing a successor to term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper were deciding Tuesday between an attorney general who would carry on Cooper’s policies…