False Ads Voting Rules and Ethics | Durham News

A misleading Senate ad falsely links Roy Cooper to a South Carolina homicide, sparking outrage as Cooper’s team calls it false and the ad’s creators stand by it. Meanwhile, new mail-in ballot rules—approved hours before voting—require spoiled ballots if envelopes aren’t sealed, drawing criticism from a dissenting board member and Governor Josh Stein, who called it disrespectful. State Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. announced he won’t run for reelection in 2028, hinting at other political moves and opening up three Republican seats. Also, utilities regulator Tommy Tucker faced scrutiny for unreported dinners at industry-sponsored events, though his attorney says an amended report is forthcoming and he denies any conflict of interest. These developments fuel heated debates over political ads, voting integrity, and public ethics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9516ff467a230eec