Current Leaders of North Carolina State Government (2024)

As of 2024, North Carolina's state government leadership is split between parties (Democratic executive, Republican legislative supermajority).

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch (General Assembly)

• Senate President Pro Tempore: **Phil Berger** (Republican, Rockingham) — since 2011.
• House Speaker: **Tim Moore** (Republican, Cleveland) — since 2015.
• Composition (2023–24): Senate 30R–20D; House 72R–48D (Republican veto-proof supermajorities in both chambers).

Judicial Branch

• Chief Justice, NC Supreme Court: **Paul Martin Newby** (Republican) — since 2021.
• Court composition: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats (after 2022 elections).

Federal Representation (Not State Gov, but Relevant)

• US Senators: Thom Tillis (R), Ted Budd (R).
• US House: 14 districts (7R, 7D after 2022 court-ordered map).

Key Dynamics

• Governor's veto frequently overridden by legislative supermajority.
• 2024 elections: Governor (Stein vs. Robinson), Council of State, all 170 legislative seats, Supreme Court seat (Newby not up).
• Redistricting: 2023 congressional map (court-drawn) competitive; legislative maps remain GOP-favored.

North Carolina remains a purple state with red institutions — competitive statewide, Republican-dominated legislature and courts. The 2024 cycle could shift the executive branch.