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The 22 powers of North Carolina’s governor, ranked by importance

July 31, 2018 by Andrew Dunn

Contrary to popular belief, North Carolina’s governor isn’t completely powerless. The Old North State might have a relatively weak governor compared with other states, but the position does still have some authority. [Longleaf story: Everything you need to know about North Carolina’s governor] The North Carolina Constitution currently delegates 22 powers to the office of the … Read more

Everything you need to know about North Carolina’s governor

July 3, 2018 by Andrew Dunn

North Carolina elects its governor every four years, in the same year as the U.S. presidential race. Governors must be 30 years old, have been U.S. citizens for at least five years and residents of North Carolina for at least two years prior to being elected. Here are common questions about the North Carolina governor, … Read more