RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's no secret that North Carolina is one of several key battleground states. That's not lost on the presidential candidates, who along with their surrogates have been constant presences in the state for months leading up to the 2024 general election.
Democrats think they can flip North Carolina for the first time since 2008. Republicans are out to deliver the state for Trump yet again.
In the updates below, you'll find the latest information on when the major party candidates plan campaign stops in the state during these final few weeks counting down to Nov. 5, Election Day. You'll also find other relevant updates, quick hits and links for statewide and local races.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz will return to North Carolina this week amid early voting.
Harris is expected to hold a campaign event in Raleigh on Wednesday, Oct. 30. at 9 a.m.
Walz is expected to spend his day in Charlotte and in Asheville.
No other details have been released. Check back for updates.
First lady Jill Biden visited North Carolina with campaign events in Fayetteville and Cary.
But Biden started her busy day in Asheville, meeting with people affected by Hurricane Helene.
From there it was on to the Sandhills before heading to Chatham Station in Cary.
WATCH | Jill Biden's remarks in Cary
Reproductive rights was the focus of discussion for the crowd of about 200 in Cary.
"There's only one candidate in this race who will protect women's rights and that's Kamala Harris," Biden said.
The event was akin to a pep rally, with the first lady urging people to get out to vote and rallying the troops.
WATCH | Jill Biden's remarks in Fayetteville
Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Josh Stein is continuing to campaign across the state this weekend.
Stein will be on his "NC Strong" GOTV tour this weekend as early voting is in full swing.
On Saturday, he'll be at the North Carolina Central University Homecoming Parade at Fayetteville Street and Cornwallis Road in Durham from 8:45 a.m. -noon.
At 1 p.m., he'll attend a Guilford County meet and greet at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road in Greensboro.
He'll wrap up with a Mecklenburg County canvass launch at 3:15 p.m. in Mint Hill.
The Harris-Walz campaign is holding a multi-city tour called the Economic Freedom Talks. On Friday evening, the event will be in Durham.
This tour aims to engage entrepreneurs and small business owners in key battleground states to discuss the challenges small business owners face and offer insights into the campaign's plans to support and expand access to opportunities for these businesses.
In Durham, Mayor Leonardo Williams, business leader Farad Ali as well as Alexsis Rodgers, Political Director of Black to the Future Action Fund and Doug Speight, CEO of AxNano will join in a panel discussion on "Empowering Small Businesses and Community Advocacy for Long-Term Impact."
The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held at American Underground, 201 W Main St, Suite 100.
Other stops include Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Macon
As part of the Economic Freedom Talks, the Harris-Walz campaign will award $10,000 "Foundation Grants" to select small businesses in each city.
Get more information at economicfreedomtalks.com.
