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.

As the final results of the General Election roll in across North Carolina and the country, the state’s future governor, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, has found plenty to celebrate along with the Democratic party.

The group of North Carolina elected executive branch positions known as the Council of State will have equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans come January.