NC House passes its controversial elections bill with only GOP votes

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 440

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A divided state House approved an elections bill Tuesday that clears a path for more ballot challenges, election audits, and registration removals.

Democrats roundly criticized House Bill 958, saying it will make unfounded voter challenges more likely, sow confusion, inject partisanship into election administration, and make it harder for eligible voters to have their votes count.

“You don’t know the fear of having a government agency coming in and turning your life …

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