Vice President Kamala Harris visited Hurricane Helene-devastated North Carolina on October 12, 2024, assessing recovery efforts while campaigning ahead of the November 5 election, as FEMA approved 14,000 aid applications amid ongoing water shortages and search missions.
In the 2024 Virginia primary, state Sen. John McGuire leads Rep. Bob Good by a narrow margin, setting the stage for a tense finish. McGuire, endorsed by Donald Trump, challenges Good, who has drawn ire from Trump due to shifting endorsements. The winner will compete against Democrat Gloria Tinsley Witt. Virginia’s primary results remain undetermined due to the Juneteenth holiday delaying ballot counts.