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NC Ballot ID Rules Shift | Raleigh News
North Carolina just made it easier to reject absentee ballots without photo ID — now a simple majority vote, not unanimous, can toss them. With all county boards currently GOP-controlled, critics fear this opens the door for partisan vetoes. Supporters say the old rule was never legally required and let one person block valid ballots. Still, concerns linger about voter fraud narratives, even though fraud is rare. Voters can still appeal before final decisions. Meanwhile, new rules on polling place sound devices were tweaked to avoid being overly restrictive — pending final approval. Listen in…
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