In a key victory on Election Day, former President Donald Trump secured North Carolina, claiming the state’s 16 electoral votes and effectively blocking Democratic challenger Kamala Harris from flipping the battleground state.
This win bolsters Trump’s path to the necessary 270 electoral votes, strengthening his campaign’s momentum in a closely contested election.
Trump’s win in North Carolina marked the third consecutive election cycle he has carried the state, following victories in both 2016 and 2020.
His campaign invested heavily in the state during the closing days, with Trump visiting North Carolina each day in the final three days leading up to the election.
Democrats had high hopes of turning the state blue this time around, pouring substantial resources into targeted campaign spending, canvassing, and a series of rallies headlined by Harris.
The campaign sought to link Trump to the state’s controversial Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson, but Trump’s frequent appearances, alongside running mate JD Vance, appeared to resonate more strongly with voters.
Throughout the campaign, Trump’s team pushed a protectionist economic platform and a hard stance on illegal immigration, themes that appealed to a significant portion of North Carolina’s electorate.
Both Trump and Vance emphasized a promise to tighten security along the southern border, a key issue that swayed many voters in the state.
The Associated Press called the race at 11:18 p.m. EST, declaring Trump the winner after a high voter turnout across the state. With North Carolina in his column, Trump edges closer to his target of 270 electoral votes in a race where every battleground state counts.
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