Stein Vetoes Voting and Judicial Bills | Durham News

Governor Josh Stein just vetoed two controversial bills passed by the General Assembly—one slashing early voting to just ten days, the other allowing trial judges to be suspended without pay during misconduct investigations. Stein called them partisan assaults on voting rights and judicial independence, warning that the second bill could politicize the courts by letting the Supreme Court override the Judicial Standards Commission. With lawmakers set to return in November and Speaker Destin Hall promising to override the vetoes, the battle now hinges on swing Democrats and unaffiliated lawmakers—setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown as election season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9305ec98de37ab87