NC Election Bill Sparks Debate | Wilmington News

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

North Carolina’s House just passed sweeping election overhaul HB 958, giving the state auditor unprecedented power to audit county boards, mandating full review of every absentee and provisional ballot, and extending deadlines for voter registration fixes. Supporters tout it as a step toward standardization and accountability, while critics—mostly Democrats—warn it’s politically motivated, risks disenfranchising voters, and oversteps by targeting nonexistent fraud. The bill also shifts eligibility challenges to outside counsel, adds federal database checks, and tightens rules on polling place…