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NC Senate Passes Election Bill Split | Durham News
North Carolina senators just passed a split elections bill, slashing early voting in primaries and special elections from 17 to 10 days and ditching key House provisions like signature verification pilots and a ban on “never residents” voting. But they kept some House wins: extended deadlines for fixing ballot issues and a state auditor-led post-election audit. The first bill got unanimous approval, while the second passed narrowly along party lines after heated debate and failed Democratic amendments. Now the bills head back to the House, where lawmakers must decide whether to accept the…
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