Warren Daniel
Coverage of Warren Daniel in the Nexus archive.
- NC Senate approves judicial oversight measure despite warnings of politicization
North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 377, granting the state Supreme Court authority to discipline judges, including suspension without pay. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, raises concerns about increased political influence over judicial decisions and concentration of power in the chief justice.
- NC Senate approves controversial elections bill along party lines
The North Carolina Senate passed two elections bills, with House Bill 958 drawing controversy for provisions like reducing early voting periods and requiring post-election audits. The bills passed along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing, citing election security versus a 'power grab.'
- NC Senate advances controversial but slimmed-down elections change bill
The North Carolina Senate Elections Committee advanced two election law bills, with House Bill 834 extending ballot curing periods and adjusting voter ID rules, while House Bill 958, a controversial measure, was significantly scaled down after protests. The bills include provisions for challenging election decisions in multiple courts and vetting voter rolls against federal databases.
- Republican NC senators propose cuts to the state’s most popular voting method
Republican North Carolina senators proposed a bill to reduce the early voting period from 17 days to 10 days by moving its start date. The bill, Senate Bill 1084, is sponsored by Warren Daniel, Brad Overcash, and Mark Hollo. The legislation echoes a 2013 law that limited early voting to 10 days, which was later struck down for disproportionately affecting African American voters.