Kamala Harris, Donald Trump hold rallies this week in final push to win North Carolina

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Last updated: Thursday, October 31, 2024 2:03AM GMT
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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.

Oct 30, 2024, 5:30 PM GMT

Donald Trump speaks at Rocky Mount rally

A rally for the Donald Trump campaign in Rocky Mount has begun.

The former president started speaking shortly before 1:30 p.m.

Trump spoke in Pennsylvania last night.

North Carolina is a battleground state this election and polling has the race as tight as it could be heading into Election Day.

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Oct 30, 2024, 5:25 PM GMT

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Raleigh

Vice President Kamala Harris has landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport for her campaign rally at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

This is the first stop of three for the Democratic nominee.

Harris spoke shortly after 1 p.m.

She will also head to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin later today.

Early Voting in NC ends on November 2.

RELATED: Your Voice Your Vote 2024 Voter Guide

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Oct 30, 2024, 7:55 PM GMT

Vance to hold rally in Johnston County on Friday

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, will hold a rally in Selma on Friday.

Vance is expected to speak about rising consumer prices, inflation, and illegal immigration.

The event will be held at The Farm on 95, 215 Batten Road.

Doors open at 3 p.m. The rally begins at 5 p.m.

Those wanting to attend can click here for tickets.

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Oct 30, 2024, 12:27 PM GMT

Presidential candidates both in NC as Election Day nears

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will visit NC today.

Harris will land at RDU before her rally being held at Coastal Credit Union Music Park later today.

She is campaigning in three battleground states a day after delivering what her campaign billed as her closing argument in a speech yesterday in Washington D.C.

The vice president will deliver remarks in North Carolina in the early afternoon before traveling to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Madison, Wisconsin for speeches.

Her visit comes the same day that former president Donald Trump is also holding a rally in Rocky Mount at the Rocky Mount Event Center.

Trump is coming off a rally in the swing state of Pennsylvania.