The voters of North Carolina will vote to elect the president and governor in the November 5 general election, while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by the Hurricane Helene.
The state is one of the few Competitive presidential battlegrounds this will likely determine the race for the White House. The electoral margin has narrowed significantly since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July, making the state a popular destination for both campaigns.
After the storm, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and the former Republican president donald trump and his running mates visited North Carolina.
Donald Trump on the election campaign. Photo: EFESince 1968, Democratic presidential candidates have won North Carolina only twice: in 1976 and 2008. However, the state has been competitive in recent years. Trump won North Carolina twice, but each time with less than 50% of the vote. He beat Biden in 2020 by about a percentage point, his smallest margin of victory in any state.
In the governor’s race, Republican lieutenant governor Mark Robinson and Josh Steinthe Democratic state attorney general, are appointed to replace the Democratic governor Roy Cooper, who has a term limit.
Robinson denied it a CNN report on which he published explicit messages a pornographic website more than ten years ago. Since the allegations surfaced, several members of his campaign team have resigned and he was barred from a Trump campaign event in Wilmington.
Also It’s on the ballot a competitive race for the 1st Congressional District in northeastern North Carolina. Democratic Rep. Don Davis is seeking a second term against Republican Laurie Buckhout.
In the state legislature, Republicans far outnumber Democrats in both houses, but the net loss of just one seat in the Senate or House could cost the GOP its supermajority and its ability to override the governor’s veto. The 50 state Senate seats and 120 state House seats will be up for vote these elections.
Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Photo: EFEVoters will also consider a proposed amendment to the Constitution state that would specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state.
What to expect in North Carolina this November 5th
When will there be an election in the United States?
Election day is November 5th.
Until what time can you vote in North Carolina
Polls close at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
How many electoral votes does North Carolina have in a presidential election?
North Carolina has 16 Electoral College votes in the presidential race.
The main competitions
President: Harris (Democratic Party) vs. Trump (Republican Party) vs. Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party) vs. Jill Stein (Green Party) vs. Randall Terry (Constitution Party) vs. Cornel West (Justice for All Party).
Governor
Robinson (R) vs. Stein (D) and three others.
1st Congressional District
: Davis (R) vs. Buckhout (R) and another. Bill: NC 1 (Citizenship requirement for general voting).
How did the last US election go in North Carolina?
Results of the latest 2020 presidential races in North Carolina
Trump (D) 50%, Biden (D) 49%. Winner announcement by AP: Friday, November 13, 2020, 3:49 pm ET.
Registered voters in North Carolina
7,666,436 (as of September 1, 2024). 31% Democrats, 30% Republicans.
Voter turnout in North Carolina
In the 2020 presidential election, 75% of voters were registered.
Voting before Election Day in North Carolina
Votes cast before the 2020 election: approximately 84% of total voters.
Votes cast before Election Day 2022 in North Carolina
About 58% of the total voters.
How long did vote counting take in North Carolina?
First grades reported, November 3, 2020: 7:42 PM Eastern Time.
By midnight New York time: Approximately 99% of total votes cast were reported.
Source: Clarin
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