NC Republicans Move to Limit Democratic Power with New Legislation

North Carolina Republican lawmakers have passed a bill to reduce the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general, shifting the authority to appoint members of the state's election board to the Republican-held state auditor's office. The legislation, which also includes changes to voting procedures and limits the attorney general's legal autonomy, was passed quickly before the GOP loses its veto-proof supermajority. The bill now awaits the signature of Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who has expressed concerns about its impact on election administration.