(The Center Square) – In addition to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein pledging his oath on the first day of the new year, so too did six other members of the Council of State.
A seventh was Thursday.
Leading the rest were Democratic Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt using the Bible of her father, the record-setting two-time two-term Gov. Jim Hunt. Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, the first woman elected to statewide office 28 years ago, administered the oath for Hunt.
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The public ceremonial swearing in, in conjunction with the Junior League of Raleigh’s Inaugural Ball, is Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Capitol. Stein delivers his inaugural address that day. Marshall and Republican Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will take their oaths at that
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