The North Carolina Board of Elections has unanimously agreed to alter voting locations and procedures for 13 counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The resolution, passed with bipartisan support, allows for adjustments to ensure that voters in these affected regions can cast their ballots without issues. Early voting is scheduled to start on October 17.
North Carolina State Board Of Elections Alters Rules Due to Hurricane Helene Disaster
The North Carolina State Board of Elections issued an emergency declaration.
The declaration authorizes county election boards in 13 affected counties to take a “bipartisan majority vote” on… pic.twitter.com/lpn8puvF5c
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The counties involved are Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey. Election officials in these counties will be able to relocate voting sites, extend hours, and provide additional absentee ballot drop-off locations as needed.
It’s all about cheating.
10 days before early voting is supposed to start…the North Carolina Board of Elections CHANGED the Voting Rules in the Counties Affected by the Hurricane.
They’ll also be importing ‘poll watchers’ due to the weather. pic.twitter.com/1u5VDJeeIM
— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) October 9, 2024
And this is why we push officials to action
BREAKING: North Carolina Board of Elections unanimously approves resolution to modify voting locations for all 13 counties affected by Hurricane Helenehttps://t.co/JcAPYPtoRW
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Paul Cox, General Counsel for the Board, highlighted concerns about maintaining adequate poll workers in these areas, adding that the resolution allows counties to bring in staff from outside regions if necessary.
Board Chair Alan Hirsch emphasized the importance of both ensuring access to the vote and maintaining election integrity, saying, “We are working to make sure no one is denied the right to vote because of logistical issues.” With county election offices now open, officials are preparing for the start of early voting.
