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North Carolina Board Votes for Controversial Voter Database

4/17/2026

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North Carolina election officials said on April 17, 2026, there is no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting.
Yet on April 16, 2026, the Republican-majority North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database.
The decision passed along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposing.
Critics warn the SAVE system can be inaccurate and may flag eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens.

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North Carolina election officials said on April 17, 2026, there is no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting.
Yet on April 16, 2026, the Republican-majority North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database.
The decision passed along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposing.
Critics warn the SAVE system can be inaccurate and may flag eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens.