"North Carolina Republicans Push for Increased Control Over Elections, Facing Lawsuit and Controversy"

Republicans in North Carolina are seeking to gain more control over elections by passing legislation that would put the legislature in charge of all election board appointments and split seats equally between Republican and Democratic members. This move comes after previous attempts to strip the governor's authority were ruled illegal. Critics argue that the legislation would lead to gridlock and partisan interference in the election process, while Republicans claim it is a necessary step to remove party politics from election administration. The legislation still needs to be reconciled and override a veto by Governor Roy Cooper, but with a veto-proof majority in both houses of the legislature, it is likely to pass.