The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020

The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties qualify for FEMA aid with 2020 election results. The area is largely Republican.

The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp shake hands as they visit the area while it recovers from Hurricane Helene on Oct. 04 in Evans, Ga.

The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties qualify for FEMA aid with 2020 election results. The area is largely Republican.

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