Elections

What does polling & voting data say for Harris-Trump or Robinson-Stein races in NC?

A line curves around the parking lot of the Herb C. Young Recreation Center in Cary, N.C., Thursday morning, Oct. 17, 2024 as people wait to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in North Carolina.
A line curves around the parking lot of the Herb C. Young Recreation Center in Cary, N.C., Thursday morning, Oct. 17, 2024 as people wait to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in North Carolina. ssharpe@newsobserver.com

Polling and voting data in North Carolina reveal contrasting dynamics in the gubernatorial and presidential races.

In the race for governor, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein maintains a significant lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, impacted by a scandal involving offensive posts linked to Robinson. Recent polls indicate Stein’s advantage has grown, reflecting broader support across various demographics, including younger and independent voters.

Meanwhile, the Harris-Trump presidential race remains tightly contested, with several polls showing near-equal support for both candidates. Republican turnout during early voting has increased compared to 2020, reflecting a strategic shift towards early voter mobilization.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

No. 1: NC breaks in-person early voting record, with Republicans slightly ahead of Democrats in turnout

But unaffiliated voters cast more ballots than any other party. | Published November 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kyle Ingram Lexi Solomon

No. 2: ECU poll shows fallout in NC governor’s race from Mark Robinson’s scandal

East Carolina University polled voters after the Mark Robinson scandal broke. | Published September 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

No. 3: Which candidates do voters trust more with Helene recovery in NC? What new poll shows

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are deadlocked in North Carolina, while Josh Stein has a sizable lead over Mark Robinson for governor, according to an Elon University poll. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Korie Dean

No. 4: Poll reveals what younger, older NC voters think about president and governor’s races

A new AARP poll published exclusively by The News & Observer shows that economic issues are driving voters, and looks at the races for president, governor and attorney general. | Published September 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

No. 5: NC governor’s race: More polls show Stein with double-digit lead over Robinson

On Sundays, our Under the Dome politics newsletter focuses on the NC governor’s race. | Published October 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

No. 6: NC governor’s race: Stein keeps polling spot and GOP leader sticks with Robinson

On Sundays, our Under the Dome politics newsletter focuses on the NC governor’s race. | Published October 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

No. 7: Trump to hold town hall in Fayetteville, as latest polls show race is tied in NC

The visit will mark Trump’s third trip to North Carolina in the last two weeks, and his seventh since Vice President Kamala Harris became his opponent. | Published September 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Avi Bajpai

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News di

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