NC elections director disputes judge’s claim that GOP-led agency is politically biased

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 421

Last Updated: 22 hours, 3 minutes ago

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N.C. Board of Elections Director Sam Hayes said the board will serve all voters regardless of party.

His statement came after a state appellate judge wrote a blistering assessment of election administration after it shifted to Republican control.

This week, the state Appeals Court in a 2-1 decision okayed a 2024 law that stripped Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein of appointments to the state Board of Elections and gave that power to incoming Republican state …

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