Biden will have a hard time this year.
Former President Donald Trump is aiming to secure victory in North Carolina as he seeks to return to the White House in November. Recent polling data from Quinnipiac University indicates that Trump holds a narrow lead over President Biden in this critical southeastern battleground state. The survey, conducted from April 4 to 8, shows Trump with the support of 48% of registered voters, while Biden trails closely behind at 46% in a head-to-head rematch for the 2024 election.
The poll reveals a clear partisan divide, with overwhelming support for Biden among Democrats and strong backing for Trump among Republicans. Independents show a closer split, with Trump leading Biden by a margin of 49% to 41%. When considering independent and third-party candidates, Trump maintains his lead, with 41% support compared to Biden’s 38%.
Despite Trump’s slight edge in the polling data, the Quinnipiac University release emphasizes that there is no clear frontrunner in either matchup, as the leads fall within the margin of error. This suggests a highly competitive race for North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes in the upcoming election.
President Biden is actively campaigning to flip North Carolina, emphasizing his accomplishments in the region during recent visits. However, the polling data indicates a tight presidential contest for the state’s electoral votes. Additionally, the survey reveals a significant lead for Democratic state attorney general Josh Stein over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the gubernatorial race, with Stein holding an eight-point advantage.
North Carolina, along with New Hampshire, is identified as one of the few states with a competitive gubernatorial race among the 11 states holding contests this year. The polling data, based on a survey of 1,401 registered voters in North Carolina, underscores the importance of the state in the upcoming election and the tight races expected in both the presidential and gubernatorial contests.
