Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIDonald Trump has won North Carolina, according to the AP and CNN.Both Harris and Trump campaigned extensively throughout the state, which has 16 electoral votes.Harris performed strongly in the Raleigh and Charlotte areas, while Trump did well in rural places.Former President Donald Trump has won North Carolina, according to the Associated Press and CNN.The victory in the Tar Heel State is an important win for Trump, who was a frequent presence in the state before the general election.Both candidates worked hard to reach voters throughout North Carolina, making frequent stops in the state to rev up support among their respective political bases.