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NC Board Approves Mail-In Ballot Rejection Rule, 3-2 Vote

7/21/2026

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved mail-in ballot changes on July 20 2026 by a 3-2 vote, pending commission approval.
The new rule would allow local officials to reject mail-in ballots for technical errors such as wrong or unsealed envelopes.
Republican board members said the changes comply with state law and improve election security.
Democratic members warned the confusing language could invalidate legitimate votes and requires legal expertise to interpret.

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved mail-in ballot changes on July 20 2026 by a 3-2 vote, pending commission approval.
The new rule would allow local officials to reject mail-in ballots for technical errors such as wrong or unsealed envelopes.
Republican board members said the changes comply with state law and improve election security.
Democratic members warned the confusing language could invalidate legitimate votes and requires legal expertise to interpret.