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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Justin Carissimo

Donald Trump wins North Carolina: Road to presidency opens up as Hillary Clinton loses swing state

Donald Trump has won the swing state of North Carolina, according to Fox News, securing 15 electoral votes in his bid to the White House.

With 90 per cent of precincts reporting in the state, Mr Trump led his rival Hillary Clinton by 120,000 votes, CNN reports.

The Tar Heel state was expected to come down to the wire. Officials recently approved a request to extend voting hours by 90 minutes across the state. 

Republicans have been criticised over the past few years following the passage of HB 589 back in 2013. The measure reduced early voting by seven days and ended same-day voting registration. Activists have also condemned some of the most strict voter ID requirements in the country.

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