After a contentious gubernatorial race has come to a close, Josh Stein will take over for Gov. Roy Cooper in the executive mansion.

Mr. Stein’s campaign focused on education and abortion rights. But the core of his message was that Mr. Robinson, the Republican, was unfit to lead the state.

It was a contentious and nationally watched race from start to finish.But on Tuesday night, Democrat Josh Stein won the race for governor against his opponent,