Republican Mark Robinson, beset by scandals, lost the North Carolina race for Governor to Democrat Josh Stein.

North Carolina's scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lost his gubernatorial bid to state Attorney General Josh Stein, according to multiple news sources. Stein will become the state's first Jewish governor and will replace incumbent Democratic Gov.

The highest seat in the state is open due to the current Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper finishing up his second consecutive term. Cooper endorsed Stein, the state's current attorney general, while Robinson worked to win over working class voters who were looking for an authentic candidate in him, the current lieutenant governor.