Republicans face tight midterm contests in North Carolina as voters weigh economy

Republican candidates are struggling in North Carolina on the eve of the United States midterm elections, France 24 and the BBC reported. Unpopularity surrounding President Donald Trump and rising cost of living concerns are affecting Republican standings in areas previously seen as strongholds, according to France 24 and BBC News. [1][3][4]

Economic pressures are heavily impacting the rural state, where one in five jobs is linked to agriculture, France 24 noted. BBC News reported that voters across the state are questioning whether they are better off than they were two years ago, with surveys showing that price increases are a main factor for voters. [1][3][4]

Local issues are also influencing voters, according to the Guardian. The Guardian reported that one local race in the state has reached more than 52 million dollars, making it the most expensive in United States history, as residents express frustration over flooding responses and damaged infrastructure along the Outer Banks. [2]

North Carolina is the ninth most populous state in the nation, with its capital in Raleigh, according to Wikipedia. As FTMQ News reported earlier, President Donald Trump previously held a midterm campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, to urge support for Republican candidates as the party seeks to maintain control of Congress. [8][11]