Matthew Winslow, a Republican serving in the North Carolina State House since 2021, announced on July 29, 2025, that the North Carolina House of Representatives had overridden Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes on two significant bills.
At 4:32 p.m. UTC, Winslow posted: “Level Achieved: Veto Override #ncpol #ncgop https://t.co/qZGLfnshbE”.
Later that day at 6:32 p.m. UTC, he reported on specific legislative action by stating: “The NC House of Representatives OVERRIDES Josh Stein’s veto of HB 805 – Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women & Minors. #ncgop #ncpol https://t.co/WRGjDZjP13”.
Shortly after, at 6:36 p.m. UTC, Winslow added another update regarding a separate bill: “The NC House of Representatives OVERRIDES Josh Stein’s veto of HB 402. Passed with bipartisan support, HB 402 will deliver government accountability by ensuring major rules with a costly price tag are voted on by our representatives – not unelected BUREAUCRATS! #ncpol #ncgop https://t.co/s7wqIGjWnU”.
Winslow has represented North Carolina’s 7th House district since his election in 2021, succeeding Lisa Barnes. The actions referenced in his posts highlight recent legislative developments involving gubernatorial veto overrides and the passage of bills addressing sexual exploitation and government rulemaking procedures.
