New North Carolina Laws Limit Incoming Democratic Governor's Power Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, left, shakes hands with North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, right, June 24, 2016. In November Cooper defeated McCrory in the gubernatorial race. ( Gerry Broome / Associated Press ) Produced by Megan Cunnane Produced by PRI and WNYC