The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play
Karen Brinson Bell was selected recently to serve as the incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors.
Karen Brinson Bell was selected recently to serve as the incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors.
The GOP is trying to limit Democratic control after losses in the 2024 election.
At least 1 million voters are expected at the 2,600 poll polling places across North Carolina open to voters on Nov. 5.
The State Board of Elections has $5 million for aiding hurricane-damaged counties in carrying out the election.
Registered Republicans have edged out registered Democrats in early voting, though turnout is only about 30%.
State officials warn that some groups have outdated voter information and may say voters have not cast a ballot when they already have.
More than 1 million people have cast a ballot so far.
The previous record, slightly lower than Thursday’s, was set on the first day of early voting in 2020.
‘We decided, let’s just get it finished,’ one voter said. ‘You never know what’s going to happen.’
A multipronged emergency resolution approved by the state Board of Elections gives county Boards greater flexibilities.