Republican Vice Presidential candidate Senator JD Vance has highlighted North Carolina’s critical role in the Trump campaign’s success during a speech in Greenville, North Carolina, on Saturday.
“It’s very hard for us to win unless we’re able to get North Carolina,” Vance said, emphasizing the state’s importance in the Electoral College. He expressed confidence in gaining strong support from rural areas but stressed that high voter turnout would be essential to securing a victory.
Vance’s remarks coincide with polling data that shows a razor-thin margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump in North Carolina. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found Harris leading Trump by 49% to 46%, reflecting the fierce competition in the state.
Harris has intensified her efforts in North Carolina, holding rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro that attracted thousands of attendees. With 16 crucial Electoral College votes at stake, both campaigns are pouring resources into the state, which could prove pivotal in determining the outcome of the election.
North Carolina has shifted politically in recent years. Although Trump narrowly won the state in 2020, Democrats are making substantial investments in voter outreach and advertising to flip it.
As the countdown to the election continues, the focus on North Carolina is intensifying, with both sides recognizing its potential to shape the national outcome.
As mail-in ballots become available on September 24, mobilizing voters will be a top priority for both campaigns in this battleground state.