In one of the most-watched gubernatorial races in the country this year, Josh Stein has been elected the next governor of North Carolina.

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.

In North Carolina, Josh Stein (D) is the projected winner in the open gubernatorial race over Mark Robinson (R), who was plagued by scandal in what was once thought to be the nation’s most competitive contest for governor.