In the 2024 General Election, the results of the major races in North Carolina and South Carolina have been revealed. Former President Donald Trump has been projected to win North Carolina by the AP. In other races in North Carolina, Democrat Josh Stein won the gubernatorial election, State Sen. Rachel Hunt defeated Republican Hal Weatherman for lieutenant governor, Democrat Jeff Jackson won the race for Attorney General, Mo Green secured victory in the race for State Superintendent, and Luke Farley became the next Republican labor commissioner.
In the U.S. House District elections in North Carolina, Republicans Virginia Foxx, Mark Harris, Pat Harrigan, Chuck Edwards, Alma Adams, and Tim Moore were projected to win. In South Carolina, the results of the U.S. House District races are still pending. Additionally, a critical Constitutional Amendment on citizenship was passed in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Senate District 42 race remains undecided, with Stacie McGinn and Woodson Bradley locked in a close contest. The North Carolina House District 73 saw Republican Jonathan Almond flipping the seat from Democrat Diamond Staton-Williams. In House District 98, Melinda Bales emerged victorious against Beth Helfrich, while in House District 105, Rep. Tricia Cotham won a narrow margin against Democrat Nicole Sidman, who has requested a recount.
Overall, the results of the tightest races in North Carolina and South Carolina are shaping the political landscape of these states moving forward.
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