Donald Trump’s visits to North Carolina netted his greatest difference in raw votes and second-best winning percentage over Kamala Harris in the seven consensus battleground states of the America’s 60th presidential election.

Republicans in North Carolina plan to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of an immigration and school choice bill in their closing days of session.

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Election results also show President-elect Trump made some of his biggest gains in North Carolina counties, which are all known for their tobacco products.

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win North Carolina over Vice President Kamala Harris, with 16 electoral votes at stake.

Trump won North Carolina in both 2016 and 2020. In 2016, he won the state by a 3.6 percent margin over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Trump received 2,362,631 votes, or 49.83 percent. He was slightly leading polls before the election.

After a contentious gubernatorial race has come to a close, Josh Stein will take over for Gov. Roy Cooper in the executive mansion.

Democratic freshman Rep. Don Davis has won reelection, defending his seat from a challenge by Republican opponent Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional race.

The state has now gone to Donald J. Trump in all three of his presidential bids, underscoring his political strength there.

North Carolina has a new Governor-elect, Attorney General-elect, Superintendent of Public Instruction-elect, and more.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become the next governor of the state, defeating controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), Decision Desk HQ projects. Stein’s win does not

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