NC Election Law Overhaul Passes | Winston–Salem News

North Carolina just passed a major election overhaul with House Bill 958 — and Senator Steve Jarvis backed it. The bill modernizes everything from voter education and ballot rules to campaign finance thresholds, including raising contribution reporting limits to $2,000 (adjusted for inflation) and mandating sample hand counts for accuracy. Starting in 2026, party names on ballots will match candidate font sizes, early voting sites will be spaced at one per 30,000 voters, and absentee ballots will have tighter deadlines. It also clarifies that deceased voters’ ballots won’t count — and fixes long-standing absentee issues. With bipartisan momentum and Senate approval, this comprehensive reform is set to reshape North Carolina’s elections 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c160219a9390f6b