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

ABC News has projected that former President Donald Trump has won North Carolina, a key battleground state.

"Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Sen. JD Vance on their historic victory in North Carolina," said Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley. "After four years of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's failed leadership, North Carolinians turned out in droves to restore a strong economy, secure border, and peace through strength under President Trump. It is clearer than ever: North Carolina is Trump Country."

North Carolina was a critical state for both candidates. Harris, Trump, as well as their running mates, visited North Carolina numerous times, including in the final days before Election Day.

Trump's win is a serious blow to Democrats' path to 270 electoral votes.

On Oct. 30, Trump held a rally in Rocky Mount as he worked to shore up support in battleground North Carolina. He told the crowd "The fate of our nation is in your hands. And this is a very important state."

On Monday, Trump rallied voters at Dorton Arena in Raleigh.

Trump has now carried the state for three election cycles, defeating Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

ABC News has projected that former President Donald Trump has won North Carolina, a key battleground state.

One of the most competitive districts in the US Congress remains too close to call and may face a recount.

North Carolina Congressional District 1, a race that pits Don Davis against Laurie Buckhout, could ultimately decide which party controls the US House of Representatives.

Davis is the incumbent, but North Carolina Republicans redrew maps before the election, giving themselves a better chance at taking the seat.

Buckhout issued a statement shortly after midnight saying the race may go to a recount.

"Thank you to the voters of North Carolina's First Congressional District. I've spent my life fighting for our country, fighting to defend our Constitution, and yes, fighting for extraordinary great Americans just like all of you! And it looks like we are going to continue fighting! Like all of you, we are reviewing all the results as they come in. Once the votes have been counted, we will look at all options for getting this over and done with. If a recount is required, we will be ready."

There's optimism in the air at Janet Cowell's watch party,

She and her supporters believe she will be the next mayor of Raleigh.

She and her supporters believe she will be the next mayor of Raleigh.

Cowell would be Raleigh's 63rd mayor. She received 61% of Raleigh's early votes (more than 105,000 votes for her) well ahead of Paul Fitts, her closest challenger, who has gotten about 31,200 votes or 18%.

Cowell is a former State Treasurer and said she hopes to ease the tensions on city council and bring energy back to downtown.

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.