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

Josh Stein, a Democrat, wins the governor’s race in North Carolina. Race called by The Associated Press. race called Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre,

It was a fittingly weird start to a weird night in North Carolina politics. The Old North State delivered a series of results that show why national Democrats have been so hopeful about flipping it, while likely discouraging them from trying again for some time.