North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein's veto could become more effective than outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper's stamp has been recently, should the margin in a legislative district election hold for their party.

Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein grew up in Chapel Hill. Here’s what else to know about his family, education and more.

In the race for governor in North Carolina, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, Democratic state Attorney General Josh Stein, Green Party candidate Wayne Turner, Constitution Party candidate Vinny Smith and Mike Ross from the Libertarian Party are the nominees. The winner will replace Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who is term-limited.

Robinson told supporters that he was "disappointed" in his loss for the North Carolina governor seat. He conceded shortly after 9 p.m.

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.

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.

There are several high-stakes races for statewide positions in North Carolina. Learn more about the candidates.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper approved more than $600 million worth of funding on Friday to go toward disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

The election was one of 11 gubernatorial contests. Voters also considered dozens of hot-button ballot measures and thousands of state legislative races.

A massive lead gained from votes cast before Election Day helped deliver victory to North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat