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Josh Stein
| Josh Stein | ||
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| North Carolina State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Dartmouth College | |
| Master's | Harvard University (1995) | |
| J.D. | Harvard University (1995) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 13, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Washington, DC | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Stein was Campaign Manager for John Edwards Senatorial Campaign from 1997 to 1998. He then worked as Legal Counsel/Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator John Edwards from 1999 to 2000. He joined the North Carolina State Senate in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 16th district.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stein served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary II | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stein served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Rules and Operations of the Senate | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stein served on these committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations/Base Budget | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education/Higher Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health Care | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
Elections
2012
Stein ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 8. He was unchallenged in the November 6, 2012 general election.[1]
| North Carolina State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joshua Stein Incumbent |
100% | 69,405 | |
| Total Votes | 69,405 | |||
2010
Stein won re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 16, defeating John Beezley (R) and Stephanie Watson (L) in the November 2 general election.[2]
| North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joshua Stein (D)
|
32,248 | 54.89% | ||
| Michael Bezley (R) | 24,466 | 41.64% | ||
| Stephanie Watson (L) | 2,040 | 3.47% | ||
Stein was not opposed in the Republican primary election on May 4, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stein was elected to the 16th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting John M. Alexander, Jr. (R). [4] Stein raised $544,134 for his campaign, while Alexander raised $222,380. [5]
| North Carolina Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joshua Stein (D)
|
58,357 | |||
| John M. Alexander, Jr. (R) | 37,586 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stein collected $351,306 in donations.[6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Josh Stein's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Carolina Democratic Party | $64,770 |
| David Cohen | $8,000 |
| North Carolina Advocates For Justice | $8,000 |
| Bardyl Tirana | $6,500 |
| Gerda Stein | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $351,306 |
2008
In 2008, Stein collected $544,134 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Democratic Party | $63,698 |
| Joshua Stein | $54,365 |
| Anna Stein | $12,143 |
| Adam Stein | $12,000 |
| Gerda Stein | $12,000 |
Personal
Stein earned his BA in History from Dartmouth College. He went on to receive his JD/MPP in Law/Public Policy from Harvard University in 1995.
Stein was a teacher for Danhiko High School, Zimbabwe, from 1988 to 1990. He was then an employee for Culbreth Park Affordable Housing Project from 1990 to 1991. He went on to become a Real Estate Project Manager for Self-Help Credit Union from 1995 to 1997. He was also Development Director for the North Carolina Minority Credit Union Support Center during this time. He has been Senior Deputy Attorney General of the Consumer Protection Division for Attorney General Ray Cooper since 2001.
Stein and his wife Anna have three children.
Recent news
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Joshua Stein News Feed
- Sen . Josh Stein : ' NC is not a banana republic . ' - Charlotte Observer
- North Carolina: A banana republic for dirty energy interests? - Facing South
- North Carolina Senate spending plan given initial OK - abc11.com
- NC Senate passes its budget. Now must be reconciled with the House - Beaufort Observer
- NC Senate spending plan given initial OK - Sanford Herald (registration)
- NC lawmakers win easily against South Carolina in charity game - Charlotte Observer
- Questions raised over checks at center of sweepstakes probe - News & Observer
- House, Senate at odds over state boards ? again - Charlotte Observer
- NC Senate passes 2 major environmental repeals - MyrtleBeachOnline.com
- After Oklahoma Tornado, To Rebuild Or Not To Rebuild - Huffington Post
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External links
- Senator Stein's campaign
- Official North Carolina State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Senator Stein's LinkedIn
- Senator Stein's facebook
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