NCSBE adopts absentee rules critics say risk more rejections

The North Carolina State Board of Elections recently approved new absentee ballot rules in a 3-2 partisan vote, sparking concerns among critics who fear more ballots will be unfairly rejected. These changes have raised questions about the integrity of the voting process and could disproportionately affect minority and rural voters who often rely on absentee voting. With these new rules in place, there's a heightened worry that the process will become even more contentious, potentially leading to legal challenges and voter disenfranchisement.