North Carolina Democrats Secure Key State Victories Despite Presidential Loss

Democrats celebrate significant wins in gubernatorial and legislative races, aiming to build on newfound momentum.

Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to become North Carolina's governor, continuing the party's gubernatorial winning streak.
Democrats also won the attorney general race with U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson and flipped the lieutenant governor and state school superintendent positions.
Despite Donald Trump's presidential victory in North Carolina, Democrats gained ground in state politics, highlighting the state's ticket-splitting tendencies.
Republicans maintained control of the state Senate but lost their veto-proof majority in the House, enhancing Democrats' legislative influence.
State Republican leaders faced criticism over Robinson's controversial campaign, which struggled against Stein's significant fundraising advantage.