2024 Election Day: Trump projected to win NC, nears threshold to recapture White House

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Last updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:53AM GMT
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Election Day has finally arrived in the United States.

While millions of voters have already cast their ballots via in-person early voting or by-mail absentee voting, millions more will flock to the polls Tuesday to make sure their voices are heard.

The top race on everybody's mind is the one for president. Donald Trump looks to be the second person to win non-consecutive terms in the White House, while Kamala Harris looks to be the first woman elected to the office.

North Carolina will play a key role in this election, as polls have both candidates running neck and neck. Plus, the state's 16 electoral college votes could be the decisive prize that gets a candidate to the 270 needed to win the race.

Down ballot, the Tar Heel state has many other important races up for grabs, including Governor, Lt. Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction and more. Below you'll find the latest political headlines and updates across the state.

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3 hours ago

Congresswoman Deborah Ross releases statement

As election results continue to pour in, Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives serving North Carolina's Second Congressional District.

"I am honored that the voters of Wake County have once again put their faith in me to represent them in Washington. It is a profound privilege to continue serving you, and I pledge to keep fighting on behalf of the people of Wake County in Congress. "We are still awaiting the results of critical races in North Carolina and across the country. But regardless of the outcome, I will continue putting people and country over party and politics. As I have done since first being elected four years ago, I will fight for progress and opportunity and work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to deliver real results for Wake County.

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1:46 AM GMT

Stein projected to be next governor of North Carolina

ABC News has projected Attorney General Josh Stein to be the next governor of North Carolina.

Stein will follow fellow Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper to the Executive Mansion. Cooper also rose from attorney general to governor.

The win makes Stein, 58, the first Jewish governor of the Tar Heel State. He defeated his Republican challenger Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who was hoping to become the state's first Black governor.

Polls consistently showed Stein with a double-digit lead on his less-well-funded opponent.

Read more here.

1:06 AM GMT

Results begin coming in across North Carolina

With polls closed across the Tar Heel state, election results are now beginning to tabulate.

You can search for the races you want to follow at this link, or you can watch our results livestream below.

ABC election coverage is also streaming in the video player at the top of this article and everywhere you watch ABC11.

A new law for this election made it so in-person early voting ballots could not be counted until polls closed Tuesday. Mail-in ballots that were received before Tuesday could be counted and are likely the first results entered into the state database.

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12:29 AM GMT

Polls close across North Carolina

Polls are officially closed and Election Day 2024 is over in North Carolina.

Well...almost all polls are closed. Wilson County had a slight hiccup Tuesday morning that caused the North Carolina Board of Elections to approve specific locations to remain open until 8 p.m. Plus, anyone still in line at a polling location when it closes will be allowed to remain in line and cast their vote.

The biggest race on everybody's mind is for 47th President of the United States. Candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have blitzed North Carolina in the past month -- trying to ensure they secure the state's 16 electoral college votes.

But there are plenty of other down ballot races that will have a major impact on how North Carolina moves forward over the next several years.

ABC11 will have live election coverage on television and wherever you stream ABC11 throughout the evening and into Wednesday.