Polling Site Battles Spread Across NC as Early Voting Faces New Pressure

Polling site battles spread across NC as early voting faces new pressure

Fights over early-voting locations are unfolding across North Carolina. The disputes come as Republican leaders back proposals to shorten the state's early voting period, raising new questions about voter access ahead of the 2026 elections.

How many early voting days? NC county elections directors keep eyes on legislation.

Legislation to ax NC early voting days in primary and general elections in various ways is under discussion, but the outcome is uncertain. How many early voting days? NC county elections directors keep eyes on legislation. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residen…

How many early voting days? NC county elections directors keep eyes on legislation

After NC Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, narrowly lost his primary election to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, he had a few takeaways. One, that Democrats influenced the results. Two, that the early voting period was too long. On the…