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NC Appeals Court Upholds GOP Control of Elections Board, Defying Democratic Governor

A North Carolina Court of Appeals panel ruled 2-1 that the state legislature did not violate the constitution by transferring control of the State Board of Elections from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek. The decision allows the GOP-backed power shift to remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterms, despite a lower court ruling it unconstitutional. Stein plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court, while Boliek’s office maintains the board operates impartially.

via WRAL|

#2026-midterms #dave-boliek #josh-stein

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NC Board Approves Controversial Mail Ballot Rules Hours Before First Mailing

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new guidelines for mail-in ballots in a split 3-2 vote on Friday, just hours before the state began sending out absentee ballots for the 2026 general election. The new numbered memos alter standards for counting returned ballots, specifically requiring county officials to spoil votes if inner envelopes are not properly sealed or if signatures do not match application numbers. While Republican board members argued these are routine administrative updates that will eventually become permanent rules, Democratic members contended the measures create unnecessary hurdles that could disenfranchise voters. The decision follows a period where similar permanent rules were blocked from taking effect due to formal objections, prompting the board to use less permanent memos to bypass legislative review. North Carolina is the first state to begin mailing ballots this cycle, a move occurring amid ongoing federal legal battles over postal restrictions on mail voting.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#2026-midterms #mail-in-ballots #north-carolina-elections

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NC State Board Approves Widespread Cuts to Sunday Early Voting Amid Racial and Religious Debate

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved early voting plans for five counties that eliminate Sunday voting, despite opposition from Democrats and community members who argue the cuts disproportionately affect Black voters. The decision followed a contentious meeting where Republican officials cited fiscal responsibility and religious observance, while critics accused them of intentional discrimination.

via Democracy Docket|

#early-voting #elections #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Illinois Election Board Rules Trump Can Stay on 2024 Ballot

The Illinois State Board of Elections rejected a complaint seeking to disqualify former President Donald J. Trump from the state’s primary ballot, stating that it did not have the authority to decide whether Mr. Trump had engaged in insurrection. The complaint was based on a clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that bars government officials who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding office. This ruling can be appealed to the courts, and Mr. Trump, the leading Republican candidate for president, has faced similar challenges in 35 states.

via The New York Times|

#donald-trump #illinois #insurrection

us2 years ago•2 min saved

Illinois Hearing Officer Recommends Removing Trump from Primary Ballot

A former Republican judge, Clark Erickson, appointed to hear arguments on whether to disqualify former President Donald J. Trump from the Illinois primary ballot, stated that he believed Mr. Trump engaged in insurrection by attempting to remain in office after the 2020 election. However, he also mentioned that the State Board of Elections did not have the authority to disqualify Mr. Trump on those grounds and that the question should be left to the courts. The decision will be considered by the State Board of Elections on Tuesday, and at least five of the eight members would have to vote to remove Mr. Trump for him to be struck from the ballot.

via The New York Times|

#donald-trump #illinois #insurrection

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Illinois Courts to Decide Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Primary Ballot Amid Insurrection Allegations"

A state hearing officer recommended that the courts should decide whether to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' primary ballot, following objections from voters and a voting-rights organization based on the 14th Amendment's prohibition of insurrectionists from seeking public office. The officer, a retired judge, criticized Trump's involvement in the Capitol insurrection but concluded that the constitutional dispute should be resolved in the courts, not by the state elections board. The State Board of Elections will hold a hearing on Tuesday to consider the recommendation, with potential legal implications for Trump's candidacy in Illinois.

via WBEZ Chicago|

#14th-amendment #capitol-insurrection #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns Following Jan. 6 Indictment

A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections, Carlos Ayala, has resigned after being arrested by the FBI for participating in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Ayala was charged with civil disorder and related misdemeanor charges, and subsequently resigned from his position. His arrest has caused surprise and distress among Maryland officials, and the Maryland Republican Party has stated that Ayala chose to resign to prevent distraction from the 2024 elections process. Ayala was appointed to the board in 2023 and was seen on video footage participating in the riot, and more than 1,200 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related federal crimes.

via NBC4 Washington|

#capitol-riot #fbi #maryland