NC Court Lets Auditor Control Election Boards | Durham News

North Carolina’s Court of Appeals just handed a major win to Republicans, ruling that the state auditor—not the governor—now controls who sits on election boards, a power shift that could reshape how elections are managed in the state. The court sided with the legislature’s move despite the governor’s lawsuit, arguing the change doesn’t violate separation of powers—even though it clearly tilts board leadership toward GOP control. One dissenting judge warned against rushing decisions without hearings and questioned whether political outcomes should override constitutional duties. Since the ruling, Republican appointees now dominate key election boards, including a controversial “elections liaison” whose resignation followed leaked texts. The court signaled future cases will be decided case-by-case, but this decision sets a precedent that could deeply influence North Carolina’s electoral landscape for years to come. 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.Sources:https://www.heraldsun.com/news/politics-government/election/article317264420.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8d50cc19476f174 Report issues to [email protected].