NC Election Board Shifts Absentee Ballot Rules | Greenville News

North Carolina’s State Board of Elections just rolled out new absentee ballot rules—just in time for thousands of ballots to be mailed—sparking outrage and political firestorms. Voting along party lines, the board adopted stricter guidance that could force voters to re-submit ballots if envelopes aren’t sealed properly or if unauthorized people return them. Democrats call it a legal bypass, slamming it as disrespectful to voters who previously pushed back against similar changes. Republicans defend it as essential for election readiness. Governor Josh Stein called it a “slap in the face” to voters. While the rules add hurdles, they do include a narrow exception for photo ID issues—allowing fixes after Election Day. With Wake County alone sending out 7,000+ ballots Friday, officials warn: don’t wait until the last minute—ballots must be received by 7:30 PM on Election Day to count. 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/d49775f59b602612