Both Harris and Trump make final push for NC voters | Live Blog
Last updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:43AM GMT
Race for the White House 2024Early 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 02, 2024, 6:09 PM GMT
NCSBE clarifies voting eligibility for naturalized citizens ahead of Election Day
The North Carolina State Board of Elections released a statement after reported confusion from naturalized citizens about being able to vote:
"North Carolina residents: if you are a citizen of the United States, will be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and are not serving a felony sentence, you are eligible to vote. It does not matter if you were born a U.S. citizen or were naturalized or acquired citizenship. And it does not matter if you are a citizen, but your family members are not. Citizenship is citizenship, and it pertains to you. The State Board of Elections welcomes all eligible voters to make their voices heard at the polls."
Saturday is the last day of early in-person voting. Polling places are open until 3 p.m.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To find your polling place, you can use the voter search tool.
ByGARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press
Nov 02, 2024, 1:12 PM GMT
Voter turnout in NC mountains remains high despite hurricane damage
Early in-person voting also has been brisk in western counties damaged by historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in late September.
All but four of 80 early-voting sites initially planned for the 25 counties were open on the first day, Oct. 17. And a state law enacted last week required elections boards in Henderson and McDowell counties to open more early-voting sites this week.
"Voter turnout in the 25 Helene disaster counties continue to outpace voter turnout statewide," state board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell told reporters. "We are very proud to say that and tremendously proud of the resilient and strong people of western North Carolina."
"Voter turnout in the 25 Helene disaster counties continue to outpace voter turnout statewide," state board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell told reporters
Nov 02, 2024, 11:52 AM GMT
Today is the last day to vote early in person
Saturday is the last day voters can cast their ballots early in person. Polling sites across North Carolina close at 3 p.m.
If you are voting by absentee ballot, you must return it to your county board of elections by Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
You can find early voting site locations and hours in your county here, as well as here.
Take a look at our 2024 Election Voter's Guide: What to know about early voting in North Carolina
Polling places close at 3 p.m.
Nov 02, 2024, 2:52 AM GMT
Vance joining Trump on Sunday for campaign rally in Sanford
Earlier Friday, the Trump campaign announced that former President Donald Trump would hold a campaign rally Monday at Raleigh's Dorton Arena.
But late Friday night, the campaign said that Trump will be joined by his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance for a Sunday rally not far from Raleigh as well.
The Sunday event will be at Shelton Aviation -- Raleigh Executive Jetport, 715 Rod Sullivan Road in Sanford.
Donald Trump Jr. will join his father at the event.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the event begins at 12:30 p.m.
Those wishing to go can get ticket information here.
