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Last updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:43AM GMT
Race for the White House 2024
Early Wednesday morning, Trump secured enough Electoral College votes to set himself up for a second presidency, including by flipping the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

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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 days counting down to Nov. 5, Election Day. You'll also find other relevant updates, quick hits and links for statewide and local races.

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Nov 01, 2024, 9:18 PM GMT

Harris campaign announces musical guests for weekend Charlotte rally

UPDATE (Thursday, 2 p.m.)

The Harris campaign has announced special musical guests for the Charlotte "When We Vote We Win" rally in Charlotte.

Brittney Spencer, Jon Bon Jovi, Khalid, and The War And Treaty were announced as performers. Actress Kerry Washington will deliver remarks.

This concert and rally is part of a series of 'When We Vote We Win' events featuring recording artists trying to mobilize voters in key battleground states.

The event will be held at PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd. in Charlotte.

Those interested in attending can click here for more information and text GO to 30330 for additional updates.

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Kamala Harris is expected to make another campaign stop in North Carolina on Saturday.

Harris will be in Charlotte on Nov. 2 for a Get Out The Vote campaign Rally. The event will begin at 7 p.m.

The announcement comes after Harris held an event in Raleigh on Wednesday where she highlighted the challenges she plans to overcome.

Her opponent Former President Trump, also held a rally in Rocky Mount on Wednesday where he highlighted his strategy in dealing with gang activity as part of his broader immigration policy.

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Oct 31, 2024, 1:44 AM GMT

Trump to hold two weekend rallies in North Carolina

It's hard to overstate how important North Carolina is in the 2024 presidential race as both major candidates and their running mates have blanketed the state.

Just on Wednesday, Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Rocky Mount as his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, was holding an event in Raleigh.

After his event, the Trump team announced that the former president would return to the state on Saturday for another event in Greensboro.

Trump will be at the First Horizon Coliseum, known to most residents as the Greensboro Coliseum, for the second time this month.

Trump's earlier Greensboro rally

Several Republican politicians from North Carolina were there along with former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard.

Doors open Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Trump is expected to deliver remarks around 7:30 p.m.

Those wishing to attend can get ticket information here.

Before the Greensboro rally, Trump will appear at one in Gastonia.

It will be held at Gastonia Municipal Airport, 1126 Gaston Day School Road.

Doors open at 8 a.m. and Trump is expected to speak at noon.

Want to go to that? Ticket information here.

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.

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