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NC Lawmakers Push Election Changes | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers just sent two hotly debated election bills to Governor Josh Stein, sparking tension and controversy. House Bill 958, narrowly passing 62-46, slashes early voting to just ten days in primaries and forces the Republican State Auditor to run post-election audits — though it can’t overturn results. It also adds new ballot-challenge pathways. Critics like Rep. Amber Baker called it a power play against the Senate, while Rep. Abe Jones warned voters wouldn’t have time to adjust. The bill even drew a spectacle when gallery spectators were removed for shouting during debate…
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