The vote of African-Americans, who represent 22% of the electorate will be particularly decisive, q while the issue of police violence against blacks ignites the country.

In Charlotte, as in Raleigh, protests have taken place in recent months.

Our reporters reached out to North Carolina voters, Black Lives Matter activists and police officers, as well as the mayor of Charlotte.

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