Josh Stein Elected as North Carolina's First Jewish Governor

Democrat Josh Stein decisively defeats Republican Mark Robinson amid controversies surrounding Robinson's past comments.

Josh Stein, the current North Carolina Attorney General, won the gubernatorial race against Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, becoming the state's first Jewish governor.
Stein's victory was marked by a significant margin, with 54% of the vote, in contrast to the closely contested presidential race in North Carolina.
The election was heavily influenced by revelations about Robinson's past offensive comments and activity on an adult website, which he denied but which led to a loss of campaign support.
Stein, a centrist Democrat, campaigned on a platform of increasing public school funding, promoting clean energy, and expanding access to abortion, continuing the policy direction of outgoing Governor Roy Cooper.
Stein's Jewish identity has been a prominent part of his public service, often citing Jewish values as a guiding principle in his political career.