NC Gov. Josh Stein says he will veto a major elections bill the state House approved this week with only Republican votes.  The bill shortens early voting in primaries from 17 to 10 days, and makes multiple changes to elections from registration to ballot-counting. “I will veto House Bill 958 because it makes it harder […]

North Carolina House Republicans on Tuesday approved wide-ranging changes to the conduct of elections, pushing past Democrats’ objections.   The House approved House Bill 958  in a 62-47 vote, with only Republicans in favor.   Among other changes, the Senate added a provision that would reduce the early voting period in primaries, run-offs, and special elections from […]

The North Carolina state House returns to work this week to take what may be its last votes before the November election.  House Republicans are set to give final consideration to two elections bills, one of them controversial.  House Bill 958, which makes changes to a range of voting practices, is on the House agenda […]