As the U.S. presidential election nears, North Carolina, with its crucial 16 electoral votes, has become a major focus for both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Trump has been actively campaigning across the state, including a rally in Raleigh, highlighting its strategic importance due to a narrow polling margin. First Lady Jill Biden campaigns on behalf of Harris in North Carolina, while Harris focuses on Pennsylvania. Despite not having voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 2008, Harris’s team views North Carolina as competitive. The recent New York Times/Siena College poll shows a tight race in several battleground states, with Harris leading in early voting and Trump gaining ground among undecided voters. Trump's intensified rhetoric and refusal to confirm acceptance of election results have fueled concerns among his supporters about potential unrest if he loses.