Rural North Carolinians are key for Trump's election chances in the swing state. Hurricane Helene upended their lives.
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Many are displaced after losing their homes and businesses, while others are still clearing out muck and debris. Political analysts expect turnout to be lower in the state's western region.
Voting is not the top priority for a whole lot of people right now. If they don't have drinkable water, their priorities have shuffled.
North Carolina remains a critical battleground state for either candidate's victory, with Trump and Harris polling neck-and-neck.
With many Helene survivors still in the thick of recovery, early voting began on October 17, but its impact may differ from previous years.
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