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Justice Department Asks Supreme Court to Block NC Ballot Rules

9/4/2026

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North Carolina began mailing absentee ballots on Friday, 2026-09-04.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to permit new ballot-envelope rules, with a Sept. 8 deadline.
North Carolina’s State Board approved a GOP plan to reject absentee ballots lacking sealed envelopes.
Professor Chris Cooper warned that ballot disruptions could decide two close North Carolina House races.
Michelle Sparck warned Alaska’s remote voters face extreme weather and hazardous flying for absentee voting.

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North Carolina began mailing absentee ballots on Friday, 2026-09-04.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to permit new ballot-envelope rules, with a Sept. 8 deadline.
North Carolina’s State Board approved a GOP plan to reject absentee ballots lacking sealed envelopes.
Professor Chris Cooper warned that ballot disruptions could decide two close North Carolina House races.
Michelle Sparck warned Alaska’s remote voters face extreme weather and hazardous flying for absentee voting.