Second federal judge blocks mail-ballot rules as North Carolina voting proceeds
A second federal judge has blocked new Postal Service mail-ballot requirements while absentee voting is already underway in North Carolina.
North Carolina elections
Federal court blocks mandatory USPS ballot-mail rules for 2026 election
A federal judge has blocked mandatory USPS ballot-envelope and voter-data requirements for the Nov. 3 election, granting relief sought by North Carolina and other states.
State audit puts 2025 odd-year municipal election cost at $8.4 million
North Carolina counties reported $8.4 million in costs for 2025 municipal elections, with personnel accounting for about $5.1 million.
NC Senate passes bill changing early voting, election audits and campaign-finance rules
The Senate approved an amended election bill that would change early-voting periods, institute recurring county election audits and increase campaign-finance reporting thresholds.
NC election officials reviewing 1,599 registrations flagged by federal citizenship system
North Carolina election officials are reviewing 1,599 voter registrations identified through a federal citizenship-verification system, but say no registration will be removed without further research and due process.
State Board opens comment period on campaign finance rules
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is taking public comments through Aug. 31 on proposed campaign finance rules and amendments.