Current:Home > StocksOne of two Democrats on North Carolina’s Supreme Court is stepping down-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
One of two Democrats on North Carolina’s Supreme Court is stepping down
View Date:2024-12-23 16:57:52
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan — one of only two Democrats on the high court— announced Thursday that he’ll be stepping down at the beginning of next month.
Morgan declined to outline his future plans Thursday but told WRAL-TV that he still has “a desire to make a difference in the state of North Carolina” and that “after I get off the court, I can focus on how that might best be accomplished.”
Morgan said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he plans to step down the week of Sept. 4.
“With the help of my outstanding staff, all of my opinions and assignments have been completed as the Court acts on them and concludes its current cycle in the coming days,” he said.
The Democrat from New Bern, who has held his seat since 2017, had announced previously that he would not seek reelection to the state Supreme Court, where Republicans hold a 5-2 majority.
Morgan is 67 years old and would only be allowed to serve half of the eight-year term if he was reelected because the mandatory retirement age for North Carolina judges is 72.
WRAL-TV reported in June that Morgan had said he was “seriously considering” running for governor in 2024.
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is term-limited and cannot run for reelection. Attorney General Josh Stein is the only prominent Democrat who has enter the race to succeed Cooper.
veryGood! (9)
Related
- See Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's Winning NFL Outing With Kids Zuma and Apollo
- RHONY's Kelly Bensimon Is Engaged to Scott Litner: See Her Ring
- Our fireworks show
- I'm a Shopping Editor, Here's What I'm Buying During Amazon Prime Day 2023
- Mississippi woman pleads guilty to stealing Social Security funds
- As meat prices hover near record highs, here are 3 ways to save on a July 4 cookout
- Amid the Devastation of Hurricane Ian, a New Study Charts Alarming Flood Risks for U.S. Hospitals
- Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it's still running a bit high
- Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
- The Pathway to 90% Clean Electricity Is Mostly Clear. The Last 10%, Not So Much
Ranking
- New Jersey will issue a drought warning after driest October ever and as wildfires rage
- Get Shiny, Frizz-Free, Waterproof Hair With These 30% Off Color Wow Deals From Amazon Prime Day 2023
- See Timothée Chalamet Transform Into Willy Wonka in First Wonka Movie Trailer
- New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting
- Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old’s fight with Jake Paul
- Olaplex Is on Sale for Amazon Prime Day 2023 at a Major Discount: Don’t Miss Out on Shiny, Strong Hair
- Protesters Rally at Gas Summit in Louisiana, Where Industry Eyes a Fossil Fuel Buildout
- Judge blocks a Florida law that would punish venues where kids can see drag shows
Recommendation
-
Taylor Swift Politely Corrects Security’s Etiquette at Travis Kelce’s Chiefs Game
-
What the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief means for borrowers
-
Save Up to $250 on Dyson Hair Tools, Vacuums, and Air Purifiers During Amazon Prime Day 2023
-
Scientists say new epoch marked by human impact — the Anthropocene — began in 1950s
-
Mike Tyson employs two trainers who 'work like a dream team' as Jake Paul fight nears
-
Amazon Prime Day 2023 Beauty Deals: Shop Bestsellers From Laneige, Grande Cosmetics, Olaplex & More
-
Malaysia's government cancels festival after The 1975's Matty Healy kisses a bandmate
-
Britney Spears’ Upcoming Memoir Has a Release Date—And Its Sooner Than You Might Think