RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein's veto could become more effective than ... They've adjusted election laws and also took away any governor’s ability to make appointments to boards and commissions.

Mr. Stein’s campaign focused on education and abortion rights. But the core of his message was that Mr. Robinson, the Republican, was unfit to lead the state.

After a contentious gubernatorial race has come to a close, Josh Stein will take over for Gov. Roy Cooper in the executive mansion.