NC town’s lawsuit accuses Duke Energy of climate change deception
A North Carolina town is suing utility giant Duke Energy, accusing the company of deceiving the public on climate change. It is the first U.S. lawsuit seeking climate accountability from an electric company.
The town of Carrboro announced Wednesday, Dec. 4, that it had filed the lawsuit. They argue the company’s actions led to a delay in addressing climate change, which in turn made fixing the problem more expensive.
The lawsuit comes after a report last month from the nonprofit Energy and Policy Institute. Its report outlined the companies that would later merge into Duke Energy received repeated warnings over decades detailing the threat of carbon emissions to the global climate.
The report claims the companies knew about the potential for a climate crisis as far back as 1968. Plaintiffs from Carrboro argue Duke Energy broke five state laws with their actions, placing a burden on the town.
Duke Energy said Wednesday that it is reviewing the lawsuit. The company has publicly touted itself as a leader in what it describes as “cleaner energy solutions.”
Carrboro’s legal action is part of a growing trend of state and local governments suing private companies over climate change. Nine states have filed lawsuits against oil companies in an effort to hold them accountable for alleged deception on climate change.
Football, flags, fights: College rivalry week marred by post-game brawls
Rivalry week in college football turned into a series of fights on the field on Saturday, Nov. 30. The act of planting a flag was the root of many of these melees.
Michigan-Ohio State
After Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 in their 120th meeting, the Wolverines planted their flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium, also known as The Horseshoe. Players from both teams got into a brawl leading to police getting involved and using pepper spray to break it up.
After five minutes, the fighting was over. Players and coaches on both sides were left bloodied.
The Big Ten fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each. The league said both teams violated its sportsmanship policy and jeopardized the safety of participants and bystanders. However, no individual player would be disciplined.
“I don’t know all the details of it, but I know these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren’t going to let that happen,” Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said in a post-game press conference. “I’ll find out exactly what happened. But this is our field and certainly we’re embarrassed of the fact that we lost the game, but there’s some prideful guys in this team that weren’t going to just let that happen.”
Ohio State later released a statement saying it will continue to examine and address post-game protocols.
Florida-Florida State
Over in Tallahassee, a scuffle broke out after Florida defensive end George Gumbs Jr. planted the Gators flag on Florida State’s Seminoles logo following a 31-11 win. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell could be seen on camera at one point snatching the flag from a Gators player.
Norvell said he spoke to Florida head coach Billy Napier after the game. Napier later told reporters there would be consequences for all involved.
“What happened there at the end of the game is not who we want to be as a program,” Napier said. “It’s embarrassing to me and it’s a distraction from a really well-played football game. I want to apologize on behalf of the entire organization just in terms of how we represented the university there. We shouldn’t have done that.”
NC State-North Carolina
After NC State’s 35-30 win over North Carolina in Chapel Hill, one Wolfpack player tried planting his team’s flag at midfield, but a group of Tar Heels would not allow that to happen.
A fight broke out and one North Carolina player tried to take the flag and throw it into the stands, which only added to the chaos.
This was Mack Brown’s final game as North Carolina’s head coach. Talking to reporters after the game, Brown called planting a flag a “disrespectful” move.
Arizona-Arizona State
In the Arizona-Arizona State game, the Sun Devils easily picked up the 49-7 win over the Wildcats. When an Arizona player, Montana Lemonious-Craig, picked up a trident at midfield that had been planted on his team’s logo by Arizona State player Jacob Rich Kongaika, a scuffle ensued.
Coincidentally, or not, Kongaika was an Arizona transfer.
Texas-Texas A&M
It was a different story at the end of the rivalry game between Texas and Texas A&M.
The Longhorns walked off with a 17-7 victory over the Aggies, their first in College Station since 2011. However, before actually walking off from Kyle Field, a group of Longhorns players started to converge at midfield.
Knowing what had happened earlier in the day elsewhere, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian ran to stop them from participating in any post-game celebration that could lead to trouble.
No flag was planted, but the coach’s motives were clear.
“I just watched Ohio State-Michigan get in a full-fledged brawl in my hotel room today, and I just didn’t think it was right,” Sarkisian said. “Rivalries are great, but there’s a way to win it with class. I just didn’t think that’s the right thing to do. We shouldn’t be on their logo, we shouldn’t be planting any flags on their logo, and I’d like to — whenever that day comes — get the same respect in return.
“We try to teach our players how to go about our business. We celebrate with one another,” Sarkisian continued. “It’s not about another team. It’s about what we do. There’s a way to win with class and i’m hopeful we can continue to learn how to do that.”
During the ESPN broadcast of the Texas-Texas A&M game, Sarkisian’s actions were applauded by the commentators.
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback, said the coach did a good job handling the situation, adding players can celebrate in other areas and not on the other’s team logo.
Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexico has agreed to stem the tide of migrants flowing into the United States, but Mexico’s president is now saying that’s not quite accurate. And Amazon workers are using Black Friday to make a statement about their labor situation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border
As President-elect Donald Trump gets ready to return to office, he’s already making moves to follow through on some of his biggest campaign promises. After announcing this week his plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, he turned his attention to another hot-button issue: immigration.
It’s a bit of a case of “he said, she said” after Trump had a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday, Nov. 27. President-elect Trump posted on his Truth Social platform after the call saying Sheinbaum agreed to stop migration into the U.S. through Mexico, “effectively closing our southern border.”
Sheinbaum appeared to contradict Trump in a post of her own on X, saying in part, “Mexico’s position is not to close borders…”
She did, however, lay out Mexico’s “comprehensive strategy” for addressing the migration issue. In a separate post on X, Sheinbaum said during the call, she told President-elect Trump, “No caravans are arriving at the border because they are being attended to in Mexico.”
En nuestra conversación con el presidente Trump, le expuse la estrategia integral que ha seguido México para atender el fenómeno migratorio, respetando los derechos humanos. Gracias a ello se atiende a las personas migrantes y a las caravanas previo a que lleguen a la frontera.…
The two leaders also talked about how they’re addressing the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
The call was scheduled after Trump unveiled plans to slap 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico to the U.S. as part of the effort to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. through Mexico.
Not only would that impact the prices of avocados and agave — both very popular in the U.S. — Mexico’s economy secretary said Wednesday 88% of all North American pickup trucks come from Mexico. Sheinbaum then suggested Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own.
“I hope he rethinks it,” Biden said. “I think it’s a counterproductive thing to do. You know, one of the things you’ve heard me say before is that we are – we have an unusual situation in America. We’re surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and two allies: Mexico and Canada. The last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships.”
Economists forecast Trump’s planned tariffs would increase prices for American shoppers, costing the average U.S. household about $2,600 per year, according to an estimate from the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
Barely three days into a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, both sides are claiming violations.
Yesterday, Hezbollah had a precision-guided missile manufacturing site—today, they don’t.
Hezbollah’s largest precision-guided missiles manufacturing site, 1.4km wide and 70m underground, was struck and dismantled by IAF fighter jets yesterday.
Lebanese authorities also said two people, who were trying to return to southern Lebanon, were shot and wounded by Israeli forces. Lebanon’s health ministry said they were civilians, but the IDF claimed they were suspected of violating terms of the truce.
The agreement, brokered by the United States and France, includes an initial two-month ceasefire during which Hezbollah militants will withdraw north of the Litani River and Israeli forces are to return to their side of the border.
Thousands of Amazon workers to strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries, including the U.S., are on strike on some of the busiest pre-Christmas shopping days across the world. It started on Black Friday, Nov. 29, a day for bargain hunters to score some of the biggest discounts from stores across the country as holiday shopping kicks into high gear.
Organizers told the United Nations the so-called “days of resistance” are to hold Amazon accountable for alleged labor abuses, as well as “environmental degradation and threats to democracy.” According to ABC News, the strike could delay holiday deliveries.
The organizers said this is their fifth year of labor action against Amazon during the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
In a statement, Amazon said the group that organized the strikes is being “intentionally misleading” and promoting a “false narrative.” Management said the company offers great pay and benefits.
Canada sues Google over control of online ads
Canada’s antitrust watchdog said it is suing Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in the company’s online advertising business. They’re calling for Google to sell off two of its ad tech services and pay a penalty.
The Competition Bureau said it’s necessary because an investigation into Google found the company “unlawfully” tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position. Google insists the online advertising market is a highly competitive sector and is fighting the allegations.
This comes just a week after the U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome web browser, saying it continues to crush the competition through its dominant search engine.
America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again
As millions of Americans get ready to begin their search for the perfect Christmas tree, growers are having historic challenges getting them to sale lots, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The day after Thanksgiving is usually the biggest day for live tree sales, but since Thanksgiving came so late this year, it’s a very short selling season. On top of that, a nationwide shortage is expected thanks to severe weather across the country this year, such as a northeastern drought and North Carolina floods caused by Hurricane Helene. North Carolina is the second-biggest supplier of Christmas trees in the country.
Shoppers bought roughly 21.6 million real Christmas trees in the U.S. last year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. The Department of Agriculture said the number of trees harvested in the U.S. has declined 30% since 2002, while the American population has grown 16% over the same period.
Alaska native air drops Thanksgiving turkeys to families in remote areas
In the most remote parts of Alaska a Thanksgiving turkey is hard to come by. So, one woman made sure families in roadless parts of the state had their holiday feast.
Pilot Esther Keim calls it “Alaska Turkey Bomb.” She flies in a small plane to off-the-grid homes and air drops frozen turkeys for families to enjoy for Thanksgiving.
Keim said it’s a tribute to a family friend who did the same thing for her family when she was growing up.
She started the tradition in 2022 after somebody that she knew told her they did not have much of a holiday dinner — and no turkey at all. Since then, she has delivered 30 to 40 turkeys every year to families living in remote areas of Alaska.
NC Gov. Cooper vetoes bill weakening Dems, providing disaster aid
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, vetoed a bill that would strip powers from incoming Gov. Josh Stein and other Democrats assuming statewide elected offices. Republican legislators updated a bill setting aside disaster relief money for areas affected by Hurricane Helene, adding provisions that take powers away from elected Democrats.
The bill sets aside over $200 million for relief, but other aid provisions were cut. Most of the current bill focuses on changing laws related to state government powers.
Republicans will lose their legislative supermajorities in the state next year, but they will still hold majorities in both sections of the state Legislature.
If passed, the bill will move many powers from positions set to be held by Democrats to ones set to be held by Republicans.
It moves power over the State Board of Elections from the Democratic governor and governor-elect, to the state auditor. The incoming auditor, Dave Boliek, is a Republican.
This legislation is a sham. It does not send money to Western North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper, North Carolina.
Two state judges elected by voters would lose their roles, with the bill giving the power to appoint their replacements to the Legislature. North Carolina’s attorney general and attorney general-elect, both Democrats, would lose the power to argue against laws passed by the state Legislature.
Gov. Cooper issued sharp criticism of the bill in a statement, along with his veto.
“This legislation was titled disaster relief but instead violates the constitution by taking appointments away from the next Governor,” he said.
Republican sponsors say the bill fixes a host of issues in state government. In particular, they allege the state election board has operated unfairly under Democratic control.
The state Legislature returns Monday, Dec. 1. Republicans have overridden all 11 of Cooper’s previous vetoes this year. However, a handful of Republican legislators say they have concerns with the bill.
Republicans would need every single member to side with them to successfully override the veto, unless they can persuade any Democrats to join them.
YouTuber’s new evidence draws FBI attention in D.B. Cooper case: Report
An amateur investigator claims he found a piece of evidence that could solve the case of D.B. Cooper, one of America’s greatest mysteries. The FBI closed its investigation into the 1971 plane hijacking back in 2016.
Cooper is a pseudonym for a man who hijacked a plane over the Pacific Northwest. During the incident, Cooper told authorities he had a bomb and asked for $200,000 and four parachutes.
Authorities handed Cooper the money and the parachutes after the plane landed. After the plane took off again, people who were still on the flight said he jumped out of the plane with the money and a parachute. Despite years of searching, he was never seen again.
Dan Gryder claims he found a modified parachute rig in North Carolina belonging to Richard McCoy, saying the rig is “literally one in a billion.”
A jury convicted McCoy, a former Green Beret, of hijacking a plane the year after the Cooper incident. Like Cooper, he demanded cash and parachutes as a ransom.
McCoy never admitted to the Cooper hijacking. McCoy later escaped prison after his conviction. FBI agents shot and killed him in 1974.
McCoy’s children believe their father is Cooper. They reached out to Gryder to give him evidence for his investigative series on YouTube.
Wyoming news outlet Cowboy State Daily reported they stayed quiet for decades until their mother died, believing law enforcement could charge her.
Their report also states Gryder and McCoy’s son spoke with FBI agents and allowed them to search McCoy’s family property last year.
After the search, the McCoy family turned over the parachute and a skydiving log from their father that lines up with the timeline of both hijackings.
However, the FBI hasn’t publicly confirmed or denied whether they have formally reopened the case.
Charlotte airport workers go on strike as TSA expects record holiday air travel
As the busiest travel week of the year begins, service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina are off the job. The employees went on strike on Monday, Nov. 25.
Officials with the Service Employees International Union announced the strike. The workers are employed by ABM Industries and Prospect Airport Services.
The two companies work with American Airlines to clean the inside of airplanes, remove trash and transport passengers who need a wheelchair. Several hundred workers earn between $12.50 and $19 an hour. The union issued a statement saying the workers are demanding an end to “poverty wages and respect on the job.”
Managers of the airport expect about 1 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel season. The season lasts between last Thursday, Nov. 21 and the Monday after Thanksgiving, Dec. 2.
The TSA now predicts it will screen about 18 million flyers between Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2. That would be an increase of 6% from 2023.
Prospect Airport Services responded to the labor action in Charlotte saying the company recognizes the seriousness of the potential for a strike during the busy holiday travel season. ABM Industries said it appreciates the hard work the employees put in to keep spaces clean and people healthy.
Militia group reportedly threatens military, claims gov’t orchestrated NC hurricane
A far-right militia group, Veterans on Patrol, is spreading unfounded claims that the U.S. military caused Hurricane Helene using weather manipulation technology, according to a report from The Guardian. The group’s inflammatory rhetoric, shared on Telegram, includes calls for attacks on military equipment and infrastructure, raising concerns about potential violence.
Veterans on Patrol, led by Michael “Lewis Arthur” Meyer, has a long history of spreading conspiracy theories and engaging in vigilante activities. Recently, the group claimed the hurricane, which killed over 200 people and devastated parts of western North Carolina, was an “act of war” orchestrated to secure lithium mines and advance so-called “smart city” developments.
Posts from the group’s Telegram account proposed violent actions, including targeting military bases, destroying power and water lines, and detaining military leaders. A poll conducted in the group’s public Telegram channel showed 72% of respondents supporting these measures, prompting fears of escalation among extremism watchdogs.
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FEMA, tasked with Hurricane Helene recovery, was forced to alter its relief efforts in North Carolina due to militia threats. One individual has already been arrested for armed intimidation.
This isn’t Veterans on Patrol’s first clash with authorities. The group previously vandalized migrant water stations in Arizona and falsely accused homeless encampments of being trafficking hubs.
Meanwhile, recovery in efforts western North Carolina continue. On Monday, Nov. 18, nearly two months after Hurricane Helene struck, Asheville’s water system was fully restored, allowing over 100,000 residents to drink and bathe safely for the first time since the storm.
8 states overwhelmingly approve noncitizen voting ballot measures
Voters in multiple states approved ballot measures that will allow only American citizens to vote in elections. Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wisconsin all passed the constitutional amendments that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.
Voters in all of the eight states where the measure appeared approved it overwhelmingly by 62% or more. It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote in elections in those states and at the federal level.
The amendments passed will modify existing language in those states’ constitutions to state that “only” citizens can vote. It currently says that “every citizen” or “all citizens” can do so.
Critics call the change “unnecessary,” while supporters say these laws are critical to protect the integrity of elections.
Some districts allow noncitizens to vote in local elections like the District of Columbia, and a few more areas in Maryland, Vermont and California.
Trump speaks of ‘incredible’ win after projected to be next US president
Donald Trump is poised to win the presidency again. How Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania helped put him over the top. And while Republicans have picked up seats in the Senate, will they also take the House? A look at where things stand. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Trump speaks of ‘incredible’ win after projected to be next U.S. president
Former President Donald Trump declared victory while addressing supporters in Florida early Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, as his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris grew. He picked up critical wins in key battleground states Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.
“We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible, and it is now clear that we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing,” Trump said. “Look what happened — is this crazy? But it’s a political victory that our country has never seen before, nothing like this. I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president.”
Harris’ path to the 270 electoral votes has become less of a possibility, with most media outlets projecting Trump as the winner Wednesday morning. As of the time this article was published, Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ, a forecasting and analysis organization, have projected him to be the winner.
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Trump, who survived two assassination attempts during the campaign, was surrounded by family, Republican leaders, and his running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance as he addressed the crowd inside the Palm Beach Convention Center around 2:30 a.m. ET Wednesday.
“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he told supporters. “Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason and that reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness and now we are going to fulfill that mission together.”
Vice President Harris, who picked up wins in California and New York, did not speak Tuesday night, Nov. 5, but earlier in the evening campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond spoke to supporters at Howard University. He said the vice president was not giving up the fight despite how the numbers were going.
“We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken, so you won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow,” he said. ”She will be back here tomorrow to address not only the HU family, not only to address our supporters, but to address the nation.”
Multiple news networks have confirmed Harris is slated to speak Wednesday morning. However, it is worth noting there reportedly has been no concession call yet from Harris to Trump.
Ray Bogan recaps election night from Washington
Washington is going to look a lot different in January.
Donald Trump made an extraordinary comeback. He lost the electoral and popular votes in 2020 after stinging defeats in Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania. This time around Trump won back both Georgia and Pennsylvania. He also took Wisconsin.
Republicans also won a majority in the Senate, with key victories in Ohio and West Virginia pushing them over the top. This will give them a key advantage as they work to confirm Trump’s cabinet picks and judicial nominations.
It’s important to remember that the majorities in Congress are razor-thin and nowhere near filibuster-proof in the Senate. So passing legislation will require bipartisanship.
The big question now is – who will be the Senate majority leader? The three candidates are John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas and Rick Scott from Florida.
Balance of power in Congress shifts, GOP retakes control of Senate
As Ray mentioned, the balance of power is shifting in Congress. Republicans will retake control of the Senate for the first time in four years.
The GOP flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, giving Republicans at least a 51-seat majority in the Senate.
In West Virginia, Republican Gov. Jim Justice is slated to replace the outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent who caucused with Democrats. In Ohio, Republican Bernie Moreno is projected by multiple outlets to defeat incumbent Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown.
How the House of Representatives will play out remains to be seen. Republicans are hoping to retain control of the chamber.
They currently hold a slim majority, yet there are still over 100 races yet to be determined as of the time of publishing. Going into the night, Democrats needed to flip four seats to gain.
Stein wins in NC governor’s race, Republicans see victory in other states
Voters in 11 states also chose their next governors. While Republicans won big, Democrats did manage to retain power in several states.
North Carolina remained blue after the state’s Democratic attorney general, Josh Stein, beat out controversial Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Robinson — who made history as the first Black lieutenant governor in the state — was already trailing in the polls, but his numbers took a dive in mid-September after CNN released a report detailing comments he allegedly made on a pornography website message board more than a decade ago on race, gender and abortion.
Thank you, North Carolina! I am honored to serve as your next governor. Tonight, we came together to resoundingly embrace a vision that is optimistic, forward-looking, and welcoming. I couldn't have done this without each of you. pic.twitter.com/3eeGGTVHed
In Delaware, Democrat Matt Meyer wins the race for governor. Meyer defeated Republican Mike Ramone and will take over from two-term Democratic Gov. John Carney.
Washington state will stay blue after Attorney General Bob Ferguson beat out Republican challenger Dave Reichert for the job. The seat was up for grabs after Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said he would not be running again after serving three terms.
Indiana went from blue to red, with Republican Mike Braun defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick. McCormick is a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state’s schools superintendent.
Meanwhile, Republican Missouri remained red. The state’s Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Parson.
North Dakota stayed red, as well. Kelly Armstrong is projected to succeed Gov. Doug Burgum, who also chose not to run again after serving three terms. It is possible Burgum will get a place in the Trump administration.
Republicans will now have governors in 27 states; Democrats in 23.
*Editor’s Note: This story has been updated since our recording to correct that North Carolina did not flip blue as the current governor, Roy Cooper, is a Democrat.
Voters in four states chose whether to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. The measure did not pass in Florida, Nebraska or South Dakota, but did in Colorado and Nevada.
Nebraska voters actually had two abortion-related measures on their ballot. While the constitutional right to an abortion failed, the other measure, which would prohibit abortions after the first trimester, passed.
Five other states were deciding on the right to an abortion. The measures passed in Arizona, Maryland, Missouri, and New York and is expected to make it through in Montana.
3 newly elected senators, 1 congresswoman making history
History was made in three states on Election Day.
In Delaware, Lisa Blunt Rochester — who already made history as the first woman and first Black person to represent the state in Congress — will now become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate.
Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks will be the first Black candidate to represent her state in the Senate.
We just won our Senate race! As a son of immigrants, a public school kid, I never could’ve imagined I’d get to serve as a US Senator. I’m deeply humbled and grateful to NJ and for everyone who got us here. I promise I’ll serve with honor and integrity as a public servant for all. pic.twitter.com/qpuobm9Vf3
New Jersey Democrat Andy Kim will become the first Korean-American ever elected to the Senate. At 42 years old, he’ll also be the Senate’s third youngest member.
Finally, Sarah McBride, who won Delaware’s only open House seat, will be the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress.
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More than 78 million Americans voted early in 2024
Come Tuesday, Nov. 5, Americans will go to the polls and vote in the 2024 presidential election. However, many voters have already cast their ballot.
According to the University of Florida Election Lab, as of 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, Nov. 4, 78,041,301 voters had cast ballots. Not every state has party registration breakdown, but of those that do, the Election Lab reports 38% are Democrats, 36% are Republicans and 26% of voters were unaffiliated.
Some states also provide data on age, which shows that 75% of those who voted early are 41 and older, 16.7% between 26 years old and 40, and 8.2% between the ages of 18 and 25.
As for states that report gender, the trend shows that 54% of early voters are woman while 43% are men.
Voting trends in battleground states
In Georgia, more than 4 million people voted early. Of those voters, 48% identified as Republicans, 45% as Democrats, and 7% as something else or other.
In Pennsylvania, about 1.7 million people voted early, with registered Democrats holding a 57% to 33% advantage over Republicans, and 10% identified as neither party.
In Michigan, 3 million people voted early. The research firm TargetSmart was able to pinpoint that 46% were Democrats and 43% were Republicans.
In Arizona, just over 2 million voters already cast their ballot. TargetSmart shows the breakdown of voters is 43% Republican, 33% Democrat and 25% other.
In North Carolina, about 4.5 million voters turned out early. About 33% are Republicans, 32% are Democrats but 35% are registered as something else.
Both the Harris and Trump campaigns have been urging their supporters to vote early. It appears many of them have listened.
