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Who is running for North Carolina attorney general in 2020?

Mar 03, 2020 · N.C. Attorney General: Who is running? Republican candidates O'Neill, Hayes and Mumma hope to get the nod to try to unseat incumbent Attorney General Josh Stein in November. Author: Adaure Achumba

Who is the Attorney General of North Carolina?

Jun 02, 2015 · State Sen. Buck Newton, a Republican from Wilson County, is running for North Carolina Attorney General.

Who is the Forsyth County District Attorney General?

Oct 12, 2020 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The 2020 race for North Carolina Attorney General pits incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein against Republican challenger Jim O’Neill. As of Friday, Nov. 6, this race has not yet been called as Stein leads the race by about 10,000 votes and North Carolina has not yet finished counting all outstanding absentee ballots.

Will there be a Senate race in North Carolina in 2022?

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Who won NC Attorney General Election 2020?

2020 North Carolina Attorney General electionNomineeJosh SteinJim O'NeillPartyDemocraticRepublicanPopular vote2,713,4002,699,778Percentage50.1%49.9%1 more row

Who is the new NC Attorney General?

Josh Stein was sworn in as North Carolina's 50th Attorney General on January 1, 2017. The Attorney General is elected by the people of North Carolina every four years as the state's top law enforcement officer and top lawyer.

Who is NC Assistant Attorney General?

Attorney General's Office - Western OfficeSpecial Deputy Attorney GeneralTom LawtonAssistant Attorney GeneralMatt HollowayAssistant Attorney GeneralJustin "Skip" EasonParalegalTerrie Blackburn6 Roberts Road, Suite 102 Asheville, NC 288034 more rows

How do I contact the NC Attorney General?

Contact Us for Help If you think you've been the victim of a scam, or if you want to learn to be a smarter consumer, call Attorney General Josh Stein's consumer hotline toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or (919) 716-6000. You can also file a consumer complaint online.

How much does NC Attorney General make?

State executive salariesOffice and current officialSalaryAttorney General of North Carolina Josh Stein$125,676North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall$125,676North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey$125,676North Carolina State Controller Linda Combs$158,5017 more rows

Who is the US attorney for North Carolina?

United States Attorney As U.S. Attorney, Mr. Easley is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the Eastern District of North Carolina, which includes the 44 eastern most counties of North Carolina. He oversees a staff of 119 employees, including 58 attorneys and 61 non-attorney support personnel.

Who is the current Attorney General?

The current Attorney General is Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame. He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo in 2021.

Who is governor of NC now?

Roy Cooper (Democratic Party)North Carolina / GovernorRoy Asberry Cooper III is an American attorney and politician serving as the 75th governor of North Carolina since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th attorney general of North Carolina from 2001 to 2017. Wikipedia

What does the NC commissioner of insurance do?

The North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance regulates the insurance industry in North Carolina, licenses insurance professionals in the state, educates consumers about different types of insurance, and handles consumer complaints.

How do I file a complaint with the Attorney General Office?

You can also request a complaint form by calling 1.800. 382.5516 or 317.232. 6330....Consumer Complaint Forms:Online Consumer Complaint Form.Fillable Consumer Complaint Form.Printable Consumer Complaint Form.QUEJA DEL CONSUMIDOR.

How do I file a complaint with the NC Attorney General?

Contact UsToll-free within North Carolina: 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.From outside North Carolina: (919) 716-6000.En Espanol: (919) 716-0058.

What does the attorney general do?

Attorneys general are the top legal officers of their state or territory. They advise and represent their legislature and state agencies and act as the “People's Lawyer” for the citizens.

Election procedure changes in 2020

Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.

Candidates and election results

Incumbent Josh Stein defeated Jim O'Neill in the general election for Attorney General of North Carolina on November 3, 2020.

Past elections

The general election for attorney general was held on November 8, 2016.

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Authority

  • The North Carolina Constitution establishes the office of attorney general in Article III, Section 7:
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Elections

  • The attorney general in North Carolina is elected every four years, in presidential election years (e.g. 2016, 2020, 2024, 2028). The term of office is four years and begins on the first day of January next after their election.
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Vacancies

  • Article III, Section 7 addresses vacancies in the office of attorney general. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints a successor who will serve until a new officeholder is elected. The election coincides with the first election for members of the General Assembly of North Carolinathat occurs more than 60 days after the seat becomes vacant.
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Duties

  • The attorney general, in addition to serving as the state's chief legal advisor, heads the North Carolina Department of Justice. The duties and responsibilities of office are dictated by the state constitution and state statutes: 1. represent the state and its officials, departments, agencies and commissions in all civil matters 2. provide legal opinions, when requested by the general assem…
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Divisions

  • As of January 11, 2021, divisions within the Department of Justice included: 1. Consumer Protection 2. Public Protection 3. Legal Services 4. Medicaid Fraud 5. State Crime Laboratory 6. Law Enforcement Training & Standards
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Historical Officeholders

  • Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Attorney General of North Carolina has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you ha…
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Recent News

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