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Governor Veto Threatens Election Changes | Fayetteville News
Governor Josh Stein is set to veto House Bill 958, a Republican-backed election reform that slashes early primary voting from 17 to 10 days — a move he warns could suppress turnout and spark chaos. GOP leaders counter that 10 days is sufficient for primaries, which typically see lower turnout, and note the change doesn’t affect general elections. Stein’s broader concern: the bill undermines voter access and challenges election integrity, drawing support from Democrats fighting perceived voter suppression. Republicans vow to tackle any vetoes only after November’s general election, with…
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