The Battle for Battleground States: Georgia and North Carolina Remain Neck and Neck

In the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in tight contests in Georgia and North Carolina. A recent poll shows Harris and Trump are almost tied in both states, with Georgia at 48% for Trump and 47% for Harris, and North Carolina at 48% for Harris and 47% for Trump. This close race suggests that neither candidate has a clear advantage in these crucial Southern states. Both Georgia and North Carolina have been hotly contested in the past. North Carolina has seen a Republican victory in the last three presidential elections, while Georgia hasn't supported a Democrat since 1992. However, these states could swing this year, as they did in the last election. In Georgia and North Carolina, about 95% of likely voters say they've made up their minds already. This leaves only a small number of undecided voters, but they could still make a difference. Early voting is also high, with more than half of likely voters in both states having already cast their ballots.Harris supporters in both states are mostly voting to support her, with a larger number of Black voters endorsing her candidacy. Trump supporters, on the other hand, are largely voting to support him. The race for the governor of North Carolina is also heating up, with Democrat Josh Stein leading Republican Mark Robinson. This is due to significant ticket-splitting, with many Trump voters choosing Stein for governor. When it comes to the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene, both states give similar low approval ratings. However, North Carolina is less satisfied with the federal response. Both Harris and Trump lead among certain groups. Harris has a strong advantage among Black voters and college graduates. Trump leads among White voters without college degrees, but this lead is less pronounced in North Carolina. The candidates are also viewed differently on key issues. Trump is trusted more on immigration, foreign policy, and the economy, while Harris leads on abortion and reproductive rights. Voters are also more confident in Harris's honesty and trustworthiness. Despite the close race, most voters in both states are confident that their votes will be accurately counted.