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NC Election Bills Spark Debate | Raleigh News
North Carolina lawmakers just sent two hotly debated election bills to Governor Josh Stein — one gaining bipartisan support, the other sparking fierce controversy. HB 834, backed by Democrats, extends deadlines for counting ballots and clarifies voter ID rules, aiming for smoother elections. But HB 958, passed along party lines, slashes early voting in primaries from 17 to 10 days and lets anyone challenge early ballots for three days after Election Day — a move critics warn could trigger legal chaos and disenfranchise voters, even as supporters tout it as boosting transparency. Listen in…
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