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SUMMARY: Early voting in North Carolina begins Thursday, with high expectations for record turnout. Durham County’s Elections Director, Derek Bowens, anticipates around 130,000 early voters, surpassing the 117,649 from 2020, which represented 65% of the total. The election is deemed crucial, with new rules in place: no grace period for absentee ballots (due by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day) and mandatory voter ID verification. Voter Melissa Loof prefers early voting due to its flexibility and shorter wait times compared to Election Day. All 12 early voting sites in Durham County, including the main library, are prepared for the influx of voters.

North Carolina early voting begins Thursday, as Americans look to make their voices heard in one of the most contentious elections in memory.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-16 14:27:00

SUMMARY: Recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 2% in North Carolina, maintaining a lead since mid-September. Trump has a 0.9% average polling lead in the state, where he has historically outperformed pre-election polls. In recent surveys, 48% of respondents favor Trump compared to 46% for Harris. Additionally, 10% of 2020 Biden voters plan to switch to Trump, while only 6% of Trump voters intend to back Harris, indicating a 4% swing towards Trump. Democrats still view North Carolina as competitive, aiming to reclaim it since 2008.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-16 14:09:00

SUMMARY: Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) have introduced the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024, aimed at reforming FEMA’s disaster assistance process amid growing concerns over the agency’s efficiency. The legislation, stalled in committee since September 17, seeks to provide communities with more flexibility for receiving aid, enhance mitigation funding, and support innovative housing solutions post-disaster. This comes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused severe destruction, leaving many still in need of assistance. Advocates argue the current FEMA processes are too rigid and slow, highlighting the need for urgent reforms to better support disaster recovery efforts.

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