North Carolina Sets Mail Ballot Rules | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

North Carolina just approved new rules to standardize how absentee ballots with mistakes are handled — a move aimed at boosting security and consistency, but sparking concern that it could unfairly disenfranchise voters who rely on mail-in ballots, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Starting September 1, the state will define what errors can be fixed by voters versus those that automatically invalidate ballots — like unsealed envelopes or missing witness info. While supporters tout clarity and fairness, critics warn the rules may create confusion and discourage participation…