Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court.
Groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over changes to absentee ballot rules. The legal challenge seeks to prevent the spoiling of ballots for reasons advocates claim are unrelated to voter eligibility. This action marks the start of the election lawsuit season in the state.
Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter eligibility. Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a…
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