In a crucial victory for Republicans, Donald Trump has won North Carolina, a battleground state long considered essential to the party’s success in the presidential election. With over 95 percent of precincts reporting, Trump currently leads by approximately four percentage points, widening his margin slightly since election night. This victory gives Trump a significant boost in his bid for the presidency, as North Carolina holds 15 electoral votes. The state’s outcome was particularly important for the Republican Party, which has relied on its victories in battleground states like North Carolina to secure the presidency in recent elections.
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Here We Go! Ohio, North Carolina (and More States) Called for Trump
Voters in Ohio, North Carolina, and Wisconsin played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, as Joe Biden ultimately flipped these states and swung the results in his favor.
In Ohio, Trump won by a margin of 8 percentage points in 2016. However, in 2020, Biden won the state by a slim margin of 0.3 percentage points. This shift away from Trump in Ohio was indicative of a broader trend in the Midwest, where Biden made significant gains among white working-class voters.
In North Carolina, Trump won by 3.6 percentage points in 2016. However, in 2020, Biden won the state by a margin of 1.3 percentage points. This shift was likely due to the growth of the state’s urban areas, which tend to vote Democratic.
Trump appears to forget he is in North Carolina
While delivering a speech in Wilmington, North Carolina on Thursday, President Trump seemingly forgot he was in the state, referring to it as “South Carolina” twice during his address. The apparent slip of the tongue occurred as Trump was discussing his administration’s efforts to support the military, when he said, “We’ve done more for South Carolina than any president in history.” He repeated the error later in the speech, stating, “South Carolina is a great place to live and raise a family.” The mistakes were noted by several media outlets in attendance.