ECU poll shows one-point difference in presidential race in NC

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – East Carolina University’s latest poll shows just how tight the presidential race is in North Carolina.

In a little over two months, residents of North Carolina will cast their ballots for the November election. ECU conducted a poll to learn more about where people stand right now.

“We have a one-point race,” said Dr. Peter Francia. “We have Donald Trump up 48 to 47 over Kamala Harris. That one point difference is the margin of error, which suggests North Carolina is very much a toss up state right now.”

On Tuesday, the standings for governor show Democrat Josh Stein leads Republican Lieutenant Mark Robinson 47%to 41%. North Carolina is a battleground state alongside a handful of others, which means these results show how every vote can make all the difference.

Craven County Democratic Party Chairman Ryan Ewing says, “I don’t think I’ve missed an election where I can vote. Some people don’t vote every so often, but elections are very important.”

Ewing is not the only one who thinks voting is crucial this time. Onslow County Republican Party Chair Christine Card chooses to vote to see a different outcome.

“Our country has gone downhill so quickly,” said Card. “I mean overtime you can see that it was going downhill, but in the last few years it has taken a dive.”

Whatever the reason, plenty of people are expected to hit the polls this November. “In some cases,” said Dr. Francia, “It’s from family where it’s engrained or there may be issues that motivate people to vote.”

Early voting starts October 17th. The general election takes place November 5th.

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