Stein Veto Sparks Election Law Battle | Winston–Salem News

Governor Josh Stein just vetoed a controversial election bill, House Bill 958, slammed by Democrats as a partisan assault on voting rights—shortening early primaries, allowing post-election voter challenges, and mandating infrequent statewide audits. Stein argues it undermines ballot access and shifts power away from his office, while Republican backers like Auditor Dave Boliek tout it as essential for accountability. With Senate override votes likely, the showdown intensifies as Democrats warn the bill could cripple primary turnout, especially in competitive districts. This veto follows another rejected GOP bill granting judicial suspension powers—a battle poised to heat up after November’s elections. 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/3dbb89fe4e907983