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Democrat Josh Stein has been elected as North Carolina’s first Jewish governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in a race dominated by Robinson’s controversial remarks and extreme rhetoric.

Stein, the state’s attorney general, ran on a platform focused on his work against opioids, support for abortion rights, and opposition to unchecked Republican power.

Robinson’s campaign was marred by inflammatory comments about women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and racial minorities, as well as a CNN report linking him to a disturbing online persona, which he denied.

Robinson’s divisive profile ultimately led to a significant loss, with even Republican swing voters distancing themselves.

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 30 points 2 days ago (2 children)

There is sanity in the world... well fool on you that just means Robinson has more time to devote to his first love... posting in the comment section of nude africa.

[–] joyjoy@lemm.ee 7 points 2 days ago

At least he's not the Lt. Governor anymore.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be enough left over for the rest of the ballot there.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Literally the only good news.

[–] ryan213@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Does that bode well for Harris taking the state?

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago

Doesn't seem so - Harris has really struggled to match local politician performances.

It's still undecided but Trump has the lead.

[–] marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Every time I see this headline I think it’s saying Jill Stein, and I’m very confused.

[–] Marighost@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

No relation, thankfully!

[–] Marighost@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Checking our local House elections this morning and seeing quite a bit of red. Stein is going to have a rough time like Cooper did, trying to get anything done. Luckily it looks like Dems are winning Attorney General and Lt. Governor (the position Robinson was).

The Robinson camp had checked out mid October. At the state fair, the third week in November, there was no one at his booth. I had seen only one sticker on one car the entire year.

[–] robocall@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Not surprising

[–] WanderingVentra@lemm.ee 2 points 2 days ago

Yay good news!