Swing States

N.C. Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton speaks at a press conference for Gov. Roy Cooper, July 25, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

Associated Press

Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election. But their party succeeded with significant state down-ballot victories, building hope for the next cycle.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exit their campaign bus in Savannah, Ga., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Politics & Government

Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday's debate with Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat's debate Tuesday with Republican Donald Trump.

A mix of guests, party officials and candidates gather outside at the Granville County Democratic Party's fundraiser in Oxford, N.C., on Friday, May 10, 2024. The event included attendees such as the North Carolina Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton and U.S. Rep. Don Davis.

Politics & Government

Takeaways from the campaign to win over rural voters in swing-state North Carolina

Associated Press

North Carolina is one of a handful of tightly contested states that could determine this year's presidential election. Democrats are outpacing Republicans on advertising spending in North Carolina, hoping to make up for Joe Biden's losing the state in 2020. Both parties also face the challenge of engaging with voters who may feel indifferent or even disgusted with the ballot choices they face. Winning over rural voters is essential in a state with the second highest rural population in the country.