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Decision Desk HQ has projected Donald J. Trump as the winner of North Carolina, one of the most hotly contested battleground states. With 54% of the votes counted, Trump currently leads with 51.2% of the vote to Kamala Harris’s 47.7%, giving the former president a strong foothold in a state he narrowly won in both the 2020 and 2016 elections. The victory is expected to contribute to Trump’s momentum as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
North Carolina holds 15 electoral votes, making it a key prize in the race to 270. The state has historically leaned conservative, with Trump carrying it by 1.3 points in 2020 and by a more comfortable 3.6-point margin in 2016. However, the rapidly diversifying demographic profile of the state has made it a focal point for both parties.
In recent years, North Carolina has become emblematic of the shifting political landscape in the American South. While traditionally conservative, the state has seen increased Democratic support in urban centers like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem. Despite this, Trump’s strong support in rural areas and small towns appears to have outweighed Democratic gains in the cities, mirroring patterns seen in previous election cycles.
Decision Desk HQ projects Donald J. Trump wins the Presidential election in North Carolina.#DecisionMade: 9:22 PM EDT
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— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 6, 2024
North Carolina was viewed as a potential pickup to offset anticipated losses elsewhere for Kamala Harris. Her campaign invested heavily in grassroots efforts and outreach in North Carolina’s urban centers, hoping to drive up voter turnout among minority and young voters. However, Trump’s base remained robust, especially among working-class and conservative voters in the state’s rural and suburban counties, enabling him to maintain his edge.
As results continue to come in from other battleground states, Trump’s win in North Carolina could be a bellwether for the rest of the evening. The state’s electoral votes will provide a crucial boost in what has proven to be a close national race.
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