Josh Stein plans to run for the state Senate next year.
The head of the consumer protection division in the attorney general's office, Stein said he will seek the seat held by Janet Cowell, who is running for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer, Rob Christensen reports.
Stein, a 40-year old Harvard-educated attorney, is no political neophyte. He managed John Edwards' successful Senate campaign in 1998 and then served in Washington as Edwards' deputy chief of staff and legal counsel.
Previously, he worked for the Self-Help Credit Union in Durham, where he handled real estate development in low-income areas for the non profit group.


Re: Stein to run for Senate
I think Josh Stein will bring a progressive spirit and strong sense of duty to the senate. It's very exciting news that he's taken this step toward representing us in Wake County and I'm looking forward to supporting him fully.