Opinion

New organization trains volunteers to make elections more secure

Even if you believe that all is well with voting machines in North Carolina and how the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) handles election data, our election systems are only as secure as the people running them allow them to be. That is why election observers and other volunteers are vital to ensuring...

Andy Jackson, Jim Stirling
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On constitutional amendments, N.C. Constitution defers to lawmakers, scholar says

The parties suing to prevent four amendments from appearing in the Nov. 6 general election are facing a high hurdle, a constitutional scholar says. When it comes to writing ballot language for constitutional amendments, the N.C. Constitution defers to the General Assembly, “Whereas other states have specific constitutional language or very detailed statutory language that...

Dan Way
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VIDEO: Debate On Voter ID Bill Opens Partisan Divide

RALEIGH — Supporters argue a picture ID is ubiquitous in modern society and does not present a burden to prospective voters. They also say it will give voters more peace of mind that their vote is safe from fraud. Opponents worry that the poor and elderly may not be able to get the proper documentation.

Anthony Greco

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