Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the latest survey of likely North Carolina voters, according to a new poll by Rasmussen Reports and American Thinker.
- Trump now holds a five-point advantage, with 51% of respondents favoring the former president, while 46% back Harris. This represents a shift from September when Trump led Harris by just three points, 49% to 46%.
- The October poll, conducted from October 9-14, 2024, surveyed 1,042 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
Issues: The poll highlights the dominance of key issues that appear to favor Trump. The economy was cited as the most important issue by 33% of North Carolina voters, followed by border security at 17%, and abortion at 12%.
- When asked about the first issue the next president should address, illegal immigration took the top spot with 29% of voters prioritizing it, followed by rising prices at 24%, protecting democracy at 23%, and abortion rights at 22%.
Bottom Line: The latest results suggest that voter concerns over economic conditions and immigration are bolstering Trump’s appeal in the state, a key battleground for the 2024 election. The poll underscores the significance of these issues as Trump seeks to maintain and expand his advantage over Harris in the next three weeks.