"North Carolina Republicans Push for Election Board Control in Preparation for 2024"

Republicans in North Carolina are pushing for legislation that would strip the governor of the power to appoint members of the State Board of Elections, instead giving that authority to legislative leaders. The bill would also reconstitute the state and county election boards, evenly splitting them between Democrats and Republicans. Critics argue that this move could lead to deadlocks on certifying election results and potentially allow state lawmakers to determine the winner of the state's electoral votes. The bill is expected to pass despite Governor Roy Cooper's planned veto, as Republicans hold veto-proof majorities in the legislature.