Democrat Josh Stein won the North Carolina governor's race, defeating Republican Mark Robinson, according to projections by several major news outlets. Stein, who has served as North Carolina's Attorney General since 2017, will become the state's first Jewish governor, succeeding term-limited Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. Robinson's campaign was marred by controversy, including past incendiary remarks and alleged posts on a porn website, which he denied, leading to a decline in his support. Despite Robinson's backing from Donald Trump, many Republicans distanced themselves from his campaign due to his controversial statements. Stein's campaign focused on improving education, expanding Medicaid, and investing in infrastructure, securing strong endorsements from key Democratic figures.