Here in 2024, polls suggest Black voters in North Carolina remain about 5 points more Democratic-leaning than Black voters nationally. Eighty-three percent of Black voters in North Carolina support Harris, while 78 percent of Black voters nationally do, according to a straight average of crosstabs of Black support in polls conducted since Aug. 19.*

Also in today’s newsletter, Teamsters opts against presidential endorsement and what the Fed’s rate cut means for the election

Trump’s running mate likes to say he’ll ‘take as many questions as we have time for,’ to create a contrast with Kamala Harris. But reporting in Raleigh, Eric Garcia notes the other purpose

After dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been fighting in court to remove his name from ballots in several states.

After incumbent Catherine Truitt lost in the primary, the race for superintendent of public instruction was set. Learn about the November candidates.

North Carolina’s standing as a key state to win in the 2024 election is emphasized by back-to-back visits by the four candidates running to lead the executive branch.

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance held a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) is making a campaign stop in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The Republican vice presidential candidate will deliver remarks at Union Hall in downtown Raleigh.

GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance will speak to supporters at a campaign event Wednesday afternoon in North Carolina.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a campaign rally in Asheville, North Carolina, on Tuesday.