Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has become a central issue in the North Carolina US Senate race. Both Democratic and Republican candidates are trading blame over the effectiveness of the state's recovery efforts.
Why it matters
Highlights how natural disasters can become politicized and influence the balance of power in the US Senate.
Swannanoa, North Carolina, on 4 October 2024 after Hurricane Helene struck the region. Swannanoa, North Carolina, on 4 October 2024 after Hurricane Helene struck the region. US midterm elections 2026 Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race The Democratic and the Republican candidate each blame the other for the bungled recovery effort after storm struck region
Two years after North Carolina suffered the worst natural disaster in its history when Hurricane Helene struck the state’s western half, life in the hardest-hit areas appears back to normal. Downtowns are lively, blocked roads have been reopened and rivers are flowing below their banks.
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