Election Director Sues Over Termination | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Former New Hanover County elections director DeNay Harris is suing to get her job back and win compensation, claiming county officials overstepped authority by unilaterally restricting access to election facilities and firing her without legal justification. Her termination in June followed a string of controversies—including failing to challenge ballots from deceased voters, election day chaos, accusations of email tampering, and a flawed transition plan. Harris alleges the decision was politically motivated and lacked evidence, while also accusing management of illegally monitoring her…