RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On a holiday which is symbolic of new beginnings, it’s set to be a special one for Josh Stein, the newly elected governor of North Carolina.

Stein will be sworn in as the 76th governor of the state at 11 a.m. in Raleigh at the State Capitol. He will take on the role after North Carolina’s previous governor Roy Cooper held down the position for eight years.

“Today, I will take the oath of office to serve as your Governor,” said Governor-elect Josh Stein. “I am honored beyond measure by your trust in me and ready to get to work for you.”

Stein was elected in November, defeating Republican opponent Mark Robinson with 54.9% of the state’s votes.

Stein has been busy since November, selecting new cabinet members to assist him in the new role.

“Whether or not I earned your vote in the last election, I will work hard in the next four years to earn your trust,” he continued in the video posted with the tweet.

Stein’s inauguration on Wednesday is part of a Council of State inauguration, where newly elected state leaders are sworn into their offices. Included besides Stein today are:

State Superintendent Mo Green

Attorney General Jeff Jackson

State Auditor Dave Boliek

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey

There will also be a public, more ceremonious inauguration on January 11 where Stein and others will address their plans as state leaders.