Endorsements

Former Governor Jim Hunt

“Josh Stein is smart, caring, and hardworking — precisely the type of person we want to be Governor. He’ll focus on educating our kids, keeping families safe, and building a strong economy. Electing Josh as our next Governor will be a great thing for North Carolina.”

Former Congressman G.K. Butterfield

“Josh isn’t afraid to stand up to special interests and fight for everyday working North Carolinians.”

State Representative Robert Reives, House Democratic Leader

“I am excited to endorse Josh for Governor of North Carolina. He has a proven track record as a member of the State Senate and as our Attorney General over the past six years. North Carolina needs a smart, thoughtful leader in the Governor’s Mansion and I know Josh will be that person.”

Congresswoman Deborah Ross

“Josh Stein is the right choice for our next Governor. We worked together closely when we served in the state legislature, where he was a trusted partner. He always will do what is right for North Carolina and will make our people his priority.”

State Senator Natalie Murdock

“It is my honor to provide an enthusiastic endorsement for Josh Stein to serve as the next governor of our great state. I am a native North Carolinian so I am deeply invested in ensuring our state has the strong principled, visionary and ethical leadership it needs so that All North Carolinians can thrive. Josh Stein will be that type of Governor and is exactly what our state needs.”

Former Justice Sam J. Ervin IV

“I have known Josh since my time at the Utilities Commission, when he ably led the Attorney General’s work on behalf of consumers. And I have followed his career in the State Senate and as Attorney General, where he worked hard on behalf of all North Carolinians. I am pleased to support his candidacy for Governor and look forward to what he can do to better life in our State.”

State Representative Pricey Harrison

“Josh holds polluters accountable and makes them pay to clean up the messes that they make. He’s also working hard to create a clean energy future. I’m endorsing him because he has a proven record of getting results on the issues that matter.”

State Representative Garland Pierce

“Attorney General Stein’s focus on keeping people safe and working for everybody, including people in the rural parts of the state, is what we need as our next leader.”

State Representative Lindsey Prather

“I appreciate Josh’s commitment to rural North Carolina and finding solutions that help everyone – no matter where they’re from. His ability to work across the aisle to get real results is essential in this state. He has my vote for Governor.”

District Attorney Ben David

“Attorney General Josh Stein has been a national leader in the fight to hold big drug companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis and to keep our drinking water clean. He has successfully led efforts to put more violent criminals behind bars, and he’s been a great partner with my office in fighting to uphold guilty convictions on appeal. I am confident that Josh Stein is the best choice for our state.”

District Attorney Spencer Merriweather

“I have great faith in Attorney General Stein’s talents, his integrity, and his serious and balanced approach to leadership. He’s repeatedly proven he’s focused on keeping people safe.”

District Attorney Matt Scott

“Attorney General Stein has assisted the Robeson County District Attorney’s Office by handling some of our most complex homicide cases and seeking justice for several families in Robeson County. Also, his work in negotiating the opioid settlement will allow Robeson County the opportunity to seek programs to address the opioid crisis which is devastating our community. This work, his work, will be an integral part of bringing hope to the feeling of hopelessness plaguing our community.”

Former Congresswoman Eva Clayton

“Attorney General Josh Stein has always been a strong advocate for everyone, including small town North Carolinians. He is a proven leader who produces results. He is invested in the future of this state, and I know he will work tirelessly for the people of North Carolina as Governor.”

Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough

“As Attorney General, Josh Stein tackled the rape kit backlog bringing justice to survivors and putting rapists behind bars.”

District Attorney Billy West

“While I will regret losing Josh as our Attorney General because of the great work he has done protecting the people of North Carolina, I enthusiastically support his run for Governor.”

Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell

“We need leaders who solve problems and work across the aisle to get things done. That’s exactly who Josh Stein is – he will work to make North Carolina a state we can all be proud to live in. That’s why I’m endorsing him for Governor.”

Sheriff Quentin Miller

“As Sheriff I have worked hand in hand with Attorney General Stein to make our our communities safer and our criminal justice system fairer. He has led with the utmost integrity as he worked to reduce crime, hold child abusers accountable, combat the opioid crisis, and improve law enforcement officer training across North Carolina.”

Sheriff Mike Roberson

“I’m proud to stand with Josh Stein for Governor. As Sheriff, I have seen up-close how committed he is to public safety. Whether its tackling the rape kit backlog or the opioid epidemic, Josh fights for our communities.”