North Carolina Unanimously Approves Emergency Election Rules for Hurricane Helene-Affected Voters

Oct 7, 2024, 06:40 PM

North Carolina has adjusted its election rules to assist voters impacted by Hurricane Helene ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed a resolution to loosen voting rules for residents in 13 counties in the western part of the state that were most affected by the hurricane. These changes include modifying in-person early voting locations and Election Day precinct voting locations. The elections board unanimously approved emergency measures to address the crisis.