Former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday evening she was joining the Republican Party at a Greensboro, North Carolina, rally in support of former President Donald Trump. Citing Trump’s efforts to transform the GOP into the party of peace and of the people,

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are ramping up their activity here again after the storm. Trump has three North Carolina stops Monday, including a visit to see storm damage in Asheville. Former President Bill Clinton appeared last week with Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, and followed with several visits in eastern North Carolina.

North Carolina Republicans have surged ahead in early voting, taking a razor-thin lead over their Democratic counterparts. According to official data, Republicans have captured 34.94% of the early vote,