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.

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

The Fox News Decision Desk projects North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein will win the state's high-stakes gubernatorial election over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.