### Gov. Tim Walz to Campaign with James Taylor in North Carolina

Gov. Tim Walz, who is running alongside Kamala Harris, will be taking part in a campaign event in North Carolina on Thursday. Accompanied by legendary musician James Taylor, Walz aims to rally support in the state ahead of the upcoming election. The event, beginning at 6 p.m. EDT, will be available for live viewing.

James Taylor, known for his longstanding support of Democratic candidates, will perform at the rally along with his wife, Kim, and son, Henry. According to the Harris-Walz campaign, the focus of the event is to motivate voters in North Carolina to cast their ballots early, with Election Day looming on Nov. 5.

Flipping North Carolina from a traditionally Republican state is a key goal for the Harris-Walz campaign. In both the 2016 and 2020 elections, North Carolina supported Donald Trump. However, President Joe Biden narrowed the margin to approximately 1 percent in the most recent election, giving Democrats optimism that Harris and Walz could turn the state blue. Polls indicate a closely contested race.

Taylor, a staunch advocate for Democratic causes, has been involved in numerous campaigns over the years. He was initially slated to perform at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this year but was cut from the lineup when the program extended beyond its scheduled time.

As the Harris-Walz campaign pushes forward, the North Carolina event marks a significant step in their strategy to secure early voters in a pivotal state.