NC Board of Elections
Coverage of NC Board of Elections in the Nexus archive.
- NC’s State Board of Elections must stand up for student voters
County boards of elections in North Carolina have been targeting student voters by attempting to remove on-campus early voting locations for upcoming elections. Specific examples include counties like Jackson, Guilford, and Pasquotank that proposed cutting established sites at institutions such as Western Carolina University and UNC Greensboro. The article details instances where the State Board of Elections intervened against these plans, noting evidence of coordinated attempts to restrict student access to polling sites.
- NC House passes its controversial elections bill with only GOP votes
The North Carolina House passed House Bill 958, an elections bill criticized by Democrats for enabling ballot challenges, audits, and voter registration removals. The bill cleared the House in a party-line 66-47 vote and will now move to the Senate. Key provisions include granting the Republican auditor authority to conduct post-election audits and allowing the Board of Elections to hire private attorneys.
- Proposed ban on amplified music outside NC polling places draws criticism
The N.C. Board of Elections proposed a ban on amplified sound outside polling places, which critics argue disproportionately discourages Black and young voters by stifling voter engagement events like 'Stroll to the Polls' and 'Souls to the Polls.' The rule faces opposition, with no public support noted during a recent comment session, and is part of broader election rule changes under consideration.
- Two Wake election officials censured for counting ballots of three dead NC voters
Two Wake County Board of Elections members, Gerry Cohen and Greg Flynn, were censured by the state board for counting ballots of three deceased voters in 2024, violating state directives. A complaint by Steve Holland argued their actions deviated from policies requiring consistent treatment of voters. The state board, led by Republican Francis De Luca, opted for censure over removal in a party-line vote.
- Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from NC House to focus on Supreme Court race
Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from the North Carolina House of Representatives to pursue a Supreme Court seat. Her campaign faces challenges, including a significant fundraising gap against incumbent Justice Anita Earls and allegations of illegal donations. Stevens has held influential legislative roles, including chairing the House Judiciary 2 Committee.