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North Carolina’s Governor sues lawmakers for a measure that eliminates his elections board authority

Associated Press
North Carolina
October 18, 2023

The Governor suggested that GOP legislators advanced the election board bill because Republicans now hold a majority on the court and expect a favorable ruling.

North Carolina Governor vetoes bill that would take away his control over election boards

Associated Press
North Carolina
September 29, 2023

The proposal would increase the board to eight members and give the House Speaker, the Senate leader and the minority party leaders in each chamber two seats to appoint.

North Carolina Republicans seek to strip Democratic Governor of elections board control

Associated Press
Carolinas
June 13, 2023

The current state board has five members appointed by the Governor — three Democrats and two Republicans from candidate lists made by state party leaders.