As the clock strikes 7:30 p.m. ET, the polls are closing in the crucial battleground states of North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia. In North Carolina, specifically, two precincts are set to close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday - one in Burke County in the western part of the state and the other in Wilson County, located east of Raleigh.
The electoral votes up for grabs in each of these states are as follows: North Carolina with 16 votes, Ohio with 17 votes, and West Virginia with 4 votes. It is important to note that a presidential candidate needs a minimum of 270 electoral votes to secure victory in the race to the White House.
North Carolina holds significant importance in this election due to its status as a battleground state. It is anticipated to once again play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election, serving as a crucial stepping stone for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on their path to the presidency. Recent polling data has indicated that the race in North Carolina is extremely close, with no clear frontrunner emerging as the contest remains within the margin of error.
