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.

It was a contentious and nationally watched race from start to finish.But on Tuesday night, Democrat Josh Stein won the race for governor against his opponent,

North Carolina Atty. Gen. Josh Stein was elected governor on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and maintaining Democratic leadership of the chief executive’s office in a state where Republicans have recently controlled the legislature and appeals courts.