
The North Carolina Board of Elections has unanimously approved changes to voting sites and procedures for the 13 counties most impacted by Hurricane Helene, ensuring that residents in these areas can still participate in the upcoming elections. Early voting in the state will begin on October 17, but these affected counties will see modifications to ensure voter access despite the storm.
The counties affected include Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey. The changes allow for adjusted early voting locations, extended hours, and additional absentee ballot drop-off sites to accommodate those impacted by the storm.
And this is why we push officials to action
BREAKING: North Carolina Board of Elections unanimously approves resolution to modify voting locations for all 13 counties affected by Hurricane Helenehttps://t.co/JcAPYPtoRW
— Jack Poso šŗšø (@JackPosobiec) October 8, 2024
Paul Cox, General Counsel for the Board of Elections, noted that staffing poll workers may be challenging due to the storm. To remedy this, the resolution permits county boards to bring in poll workers from other counties if necessary, ensuring that all voting locations are adequately staffed.
Alan Hirsch, Chair of the Board of Elections, emphasized the importance of ensuring that no voter is denied the right to vote because of logistical challenges. He also stressed that election integrity will be maintained throughout the process.
County election offices are open again, and local officials are working to ensure all necessary changes are in place before early voting starts statewide.
North Carolina State Board Of Elections Alters Rules Due to Hurricane Helene Disaster
The North Carolina State Board of Elections issued an emergency declaration.
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Itās all about cheating.
10 days before early voting is supposed to startā¦the North Carolina Board of Elections CHANGED the Voting Rules in the Counties Affected by the Hurricane.
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— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) October 9, 2024