North Carolina Republicans Override Governor's Veto, Enact Elections Overhaul
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have overridden the veto of Democratic Governor Roy Cooper to enact major changes to the state's election laws. The new laws will alter the composition of election boards, shorten the time to return mail-in ballots, and grant additional powers to partisan poll watchers. Critics argue that the changes could result in deadlocks in decision-making and certification of election results. Voting rights groups have threatened legal action in response to the overhaul.