WATCH: Vance speaks in new North Carolina district seen as competitive for GOP in 2026
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Vice President Vance spoke about the economy in a competitive North Carolina congressional district.
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Vice President JD Vance delivered economic remarks Friday in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He spoke in a newly redrawn congressional district that Republicans view as competitive for the November 2026 midterm elections. The appearance signals GOP focus on districts where redistricting may have created new electoral opportunities.
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