NC State Cuts Early Voting Access | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

NC State students are rallying against the removal of Talley Student Union as an early voting site, calling it a voter suppression move that forces them to trek a mile uphill across a busy highway — even as Wake County expands early voting to 18 sites overall. Election officials stand by the unanimous decision, citing the Business Services Center as a viable campus alternative, but critics argue the change undermines student access and civic participation, especially as early voting rates climb. A petition is now circulating to restore Talley or fund alternatives, spotlighting the growing…