Democrat Josh Stein Defeats MAGA Republican Mark Robinson in North Carolina Governor's Race

Nov 6, 2024, 01:26 AM

Democrat Josh Stein has been elected Governor of North Carolina, defeating Republican Mark Robinson, a staunch MAGA Trump ally. Stein, who has been serving as the state's Attorney General, secured the governorship as multiple news outlets, including Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, and the Associated Press, projected his victory. The win keeps the governor's seat in Democrats' hands, succeeding Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat who is term-limited. Robinson, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor, faced a series of controversies during his campaign.