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North Carolina Eases Voting Rules for Hurricane Helene-Affected Counties

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections has unanimously approved emergency measures to make voting easier for residents in 13 western counties.

These changes include adjustments to absentee ballot rules and polling site locations to accommodate those impacted by the storm. The goal is to ensure that voters in these storm-ravaged areas can still participate in the upcoming elections despite the widespread damage.

Early voting will proceed as planned, with additional flexibility for those affected by the hurricane.

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 @8LPGF8SDemocratic Socialism from New Jersey  commented…2yrs2Y

Glad to see them making it easier for people to vote, but we need to push for these kinds of expanded voting rights everywhere, not just in emergencies.

 @AboardCurProgressive from California  commented…2yrs2Y

It’s great to see North Carolina prioritizing access to voting, especially when natural disasters disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Absentee ballot rules, polling sites to change for 13 counties in NC after Helene

https://usatoday.com

Early voting for North Carolina voters in 13 counties devastated by Hurricane Helene will take place next week, as planned.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

NC elections board authorizes western counties to change voting plans due to Helene

https://newsobserver.com

The resolution, approved unanimously by the bipartisan board, will allow western counties to change their election plans to respond to Helene’s destruction.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Emergency election changes approved to help voters in 13 Helene-damaged NC counties

https://yahoo.com

It will be easier for residents of 13 counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene to cast absentee ballots this fall, as the state Board of Elections adopted a host of changes meant to help voters recovering from the disaster.

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