Push to promote early voting continues; several campaign visits in NC this week
Monday marks the fifth day of in-person early voting.
As of yesterday evening, over one million voters had cast their ballots, representing a statewide turnout of about 13% of North Carolina's nearly 7.8 million registered voters. Some election officials including in Durham County did expect to see a large turnout.
The push to promote early voting continues, including this past weekend's events where former President Bill Clinton was in Raleigh.
"I'm just telling you, stay with this," he told the crowd Sunday. "Do not quit. Do not quit."
ABC11 also spoke with attendees at the event.
"I just want to be around people -- like-minded people -- who recognize what going back really means," Toni Patterson of Durham said.
"Anytime we can reach one, touch one and let them know what the truth is," Daniel Patteson of Durham said. "I think that's motivating enough right there."
A couple more visits are expected in the battleground state this week:
- Former President Donald Trump will make several stops in NC Monday
- Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will be in RTP Tuesday
- Former President Barack Obama is also expected in Charlotte Friday