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NC Elections Board's Plan Sparks Fears of Voter Disenfranchisement

2/4/2026

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North Carolina State Board of Elections, controlled by Republicans, is considering labeling voters as presumptive noncitizens and removing them from voter rolls to improve list maintenance.
Critics warn the plan could disenfranchise eligible voters, citing a 2016 audit that found 41 noncitizens voted.
Over 241,000 voters are receiving letters due to mismatched registration information, raising concerns about wrongful removals.
Public comments on the proposed rules are open until March 16.

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North Carolina State Board of Elections, controlled by Republicans, is considering labeling voters as presumptive noncitizens and removing them from voter rolls to improve list maintenance.
Critics warn the plan could disenfranchise eligible voters, citing a 2016 audit that found 41 noncitizens voted.
Over 241,000 voters are receiving letters due to mismatched registration information, raising concerns about wrongful removals.
Public comments on the proposed rules are open until March 16.