Voter guide: What NC attorney general candidates said in our election survey
First-term Attorney General Josh Stein wants to retain the state’s top law enforcement position but is battling in the Nov. 3 election against Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill.
The attorney general’s office is one of 10 Council of State positions. Its role includes protecting North Carolina residents from crimes and supporting law enforcement while overseeing the state’s Department of Justice.
The candidates answered questions about their role on the Council of State, whether North Carolina needs criminal justice reform and what they believe is the most important role of attorney general.