Democrats have restored the veto power for incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein
WASHINGTON—In one of the highest-profile battlegrounds of the cycle, Democrats are projected to gain enough seats to break the Republican supermajority in the House. This win restores the veto power for incoming Democratic Governor Josh Stein – turning the tide after years of egregious veto overrides carried out by Republicans set on undermining fundamental freedoms and preserving their own power. Breaking the Republican supermajority was a top priority for the DLCC and marks a major step forward in our multi-cycle strategy to build Democratic power in one of the nation’s fastest-growing battleground states.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“Tonight marks a monumental shift in the balance of power in North Carolina and is a testament to the DLCC’s work alongside many partners and allies to challenge unchecked Republican power in the state. Republicans have wielded their toxic supermajorities to enact an extreme agenda – including an egregious abortion ban – that was wildly out of step. That unchecked GOP power ends today with Gov.-elect Josh Stein and an incoming Democratic caucus that can sustain his vetoes of extreme Republican overreach. Newly elected Democrats will play a key role in holding Republicans accountable as we work together to eventually overcome the egregious gerrymandering and other structural barriers to true representation in North Carolina.”
The DLCC is the official arm of the Democratic Party with the sole mission of building Democratic power in the states and setting the national agenda at the state level. Over the last decade, we have fought cycle-over-cycle to gain a dozen new legislative chamber majorities and we are leading the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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