Former President Donald J. Trump will secure victory in the North Carolina presidential race, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ, earning 16 electoral votes. Despite its Republican history, recent tight races and the election of Democratic Governor Roy Cooper have classified the state as a battleground.
Both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris focused their campaign efforts on North Carolina in the final days leading up to the election. Trump held a rally in Raleigh on Monday, while Harris also made appearances over the weekend. Their campaign efforts were not limited to North Carolina; both candidates concentrated heavily on Pennsylvania, deemed crucial for their electoral success.
Trump may have swayed voters by highlighting failures in the Biden-Harris government’s response to recent hurricanes. He specifically targeted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reminding voters of the misgovernment they have endured since he left office in 2017.