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.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sought the governorship after Roy Cooper was term-limited.