# Swing voters expect little from divided government

> North Carolina voters who swing between parties have modest hopes for Congress as political divisions deepen.
- Title: Swing voters expect little from divided government · NPR
- Summary: North Carolina voters who swing between parties have modest hopes for Congress as political divisions deepen.
- Keywords: swing voters, north carolina, divided government, congress, political polarization, NPR
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/11/13/nx-s1-6035826/north-carolina-swing-voters-congress-trump
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: swing voters, north carolina, divided government, congress, political polarization, news
## Swing voters in North Carolina
Voters who swing between parties in North Carolina hold low expectations for what a divided government can accomplish.
## Political divisions run deep
These swing voters see Congress as deeply divided, making it difficult for lawmakers to work together on shared goals.
## Limited hope for change
With partisan gridlock expected to continue, swing voters believe divided government will struggle to deliver meaningful legislative progress.
## Key takeaway

Swing voters in North Carolina hold low expectations for a divided government to accomplish meaningful change.