"Controversial Voting Law Changes Passed by North Carolina Republicans"
North Carolina Republicans have overridden Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's vetoes to enact vote-count restrictions and weaken the governor's oversight of elections and state regulatory bodies. The new laws eliminate the governor's power to appoint the State Board of Elections and end the three-day grace period for counting absentee ballots. These changes, part of a wave of GOP election laws, are likely to face legal challenges as the 2024 elections approach. Critics argue that the legislation will suppress voting and give Republicans an advantage in close races. The laws also limit the governor's authority to appoint members to other boards and commissions.
