North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, top turnout in 2020
2 months ago

North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, top turnout in 2020

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents from the mountainous western portion of the state continued to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. The State Board of Elections said Friday that a record 353,166 people cast ballots at more than 400 early voting sites statewide on Thursday, compared to 348,599 on the first day in October 2020. Thursday's turnout “is a clear sign that voters are energized about this election, that they trust the elections process, and that a hurricane will not stop North Carolinians from exercising their right to vote,” state board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell said in a news release. “Obviously, any time you have something this cataclysmic, it’s going to disrupt people’s lives,” early voter Bill Whalen, 75, of Asheville, said Thursday, but “at least in my neighborhood, there’s a widespread understanding of the importance of this election and how important it is to vote.” The early-vote period, which continues through Nov. 2 in all 100 counties, is extremely popular in North Carolina.

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North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races
3 weeks, 6 days ago

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday, while a state court seat and a handful of other races remain in limbo amid ongoing recounts. Among the key seats awaiting confirmed results due to ongoing recounts or filed election protests is a tight …

Reaching Rural Voters in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Reaching Rural Voters in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

New York Times  

“What we know is that North Carolina is a dead heat right now. Sometimes, we’ve hit addresses where the house is gone and we’re finding people in tents.” “Hello, hello. It looks kind of hard around here.” Yeah, the water was up past these trees when it — and you see what happened to the car.” “And have you made …

Record Early Voting Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Record Early Voting Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties

India Today  

North Carolina surpasses its early-voting record with over 4.2 million ballots cast in the recent election cycle. The western counties were particularly affected by Hurricane Helene, with turnout exceeding 58.9%. The state's strong early turnout has been attributed to a push by Republicans to encourage people to vote early, contrasting with the 2020 election where Trump disputed the legitimacy of …

Record Early Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Record Early Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties

Associated Press  

North Carolina has seen a significant increase in early voting turnout, with more than 4.2 million ballots cast at early in-person voting sites. This surge has been particularly pronounced in western counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with turnout exceeding 58.9%. The high turnout is attributed to a combination of efforts by state and national Republicans to encourage early voting, including …

Early Voting Trends in the United States: A Portrait of Voters Before Election Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Early Voting Trends in the United States: A Portrait of Voters Before Election Day

CNN  

With one week until Election Day, more than 43 million ballots have been cast across 47 states and the District of Columbia. Early voting trends show that voters are older, more likely to be White and more likely to be Republican than they were at this point four years ago. Across the states where Catalist has comparable data, voters ages …

Voting in Western North Carolina: A Recovery Effort After Hurricane Helene
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2 months ago

Voting in Western North Carolina: A Recovery Effort After Hurricane Helene

Associated Press  

Election workers and voters in the western part of North Carolina are still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in several communities. Early voting has been a positive experience, with many voters facing challenges due to the storm's devastation. However, there are still some logistical hurdles that need to be addressed, such as damaged roads …

Hurricane's Historic Destruction Leaves Election Workers and Voters in Hot Springs Ready to Cast Their Votes
2 months ago

Hurricane's Historic Destruction Leaves Election Workers and Voters in Hot Springs Ready to Cast Their Votes

Associated Press  

Hurricane Helene has caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina, leaving many communities without power, water, and roads. Despite the challenges, election officials and voters have been working diligently to ensure that early voting can proceed smoothly. Turnout is expected to be high, with many voters determined to cast their ballots despite the hardships they face.

Harris Takes on Trump in Storm-Hit North Carolina, Blasts Biden and Harris's Rhetoric
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2 months ago

Harris Takes on Trump in Storm-Hit North Carolina, Blasts Biden and Harris's Rhetoric

India Today  

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are focused on swing states in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Former US President Donald Trump criticizes the government's disaster response and calls for more aid. Trump holds a campaign rally in Greenville, while Harris addresses supporters in other battleground states Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Emergency election changes approved to help voters in 13 Helene-damaged NC counties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Emergency election changes approved to help voters in 13 Helene-damaged NC counties

Raw Story  

It will be easier for residents of 13 counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene to cast absentee ballots this fall, as the state Board of Elections adopted a host of changes meant to help voters recovering from the disaster. The emergency resolution the state Board adopted unanimously on Monday included provisions meant to increase voter outreach, make it easier to …

Revised: North Carolina Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene May See Voting Changes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Revised: North Carolina Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene May See Voting Changes

Associated Press  

North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks. The state's election board approved an emergency resolution that modifies voting rules in 13 counties in western North Carolina, allowing voters to turn in absentee ballots by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Additionally, voters can pick up absentee …

North Carolina residents affected by Helene likely to see some voting changes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina residents affected by Helene likely to see some voting changes

LA Times  

A makeshift cardboard sign leans up against campaign posters near a relief center on Oct. 3 in Vilas, N.C., in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Voters in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks after the state’s election board approved an emergency resolution that …

How Hurricane Helene could have an impact on the 2024 election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Hurricane Helene could have an impact on the 2024 election

Daily Mail  

This is the map that shows in shades of red and blue how Hurricane Helene could have a decisive impact on voting in areas of North Carolina that will decide the 2024 election. And others in south-eastern Georgia and north-western North Carolina are among the swingiest, showing how even a small impact on turnout could have an outsize effect. Andy …

How the fallout from Hurricane Helene could have a dramatic impact on the 2024 presidential election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How the fallout from Hurricane Helene could have a dramatic impact on the 2024 presidential election

Daily Mail  

This is the map that shows in shades of red and blue how Hurricane Helene could have a decisive impact on voting in areas of North Carolina that will decide the 2024 election. North Carolina is shown by the yellow boundary, and the counties ringed in red are the ones in the north-west of the state that bore the brunt …

Election officials in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida work to secure early voting amid Hurricane Helene fallout
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Election officials in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida work to secure early voting amid Hurricane Helene fallout

CNN  

CNN — Election officials in Georgia, North Carolina and Florida are working quickly to ensure voters can still securely cast early ballots, despite the devastating storm impacts of Hurricane Helene that have in some cases left them without power, water and cell service. Doss said some of the county’s 43 polling locations could be “unable to be used.” “This damage …

North Carolina absentee ballots are being distributed following 2-week delay
2 months, 4 weeks ago

North Carolina absentee ballots are being distributed following 2-week delay

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina counties started distributing absentee ballots Tuesday for the November general election to those who requested them, roughly two weeks later than anticipated as a legal challenge forced delays. State law directed that the first absentee ballots were to go out on Sept. 6, which would have made North Carolina the first in the nation to …

NC election bills unlikely to become laws after Senate votes
3 years, 6 months ago

NC election bills unlikely to become laws after Senate votes

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Senate Republicans pushed a trio of election measures through their chamber on Wednesday, including one that would prohibit counting mail-in absentee ballots that aren’t received by local officials by Election Day. And this should help alleviate those concerns.” Senate Democrats and their allies this week called the absentee ballot bill and the other two measures …

Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election
4 years, 2 months ago

Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

Associated Press  

More than 22 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven both by Democratic enthusiasm and a pandemic that has transformed the way the nation votes. Americans’ rush to vote is leading election experts to predict that a record 150 million votes may be cast and turnout rates could be higher …

Long lines form as North Carolina begins early voting
4 years, 2 months ago

Long lines form as North Carolina begins early voting

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Long lines formed at polling places across North Carolina on Thursday as the battleground state kicked off early in-person voting. The State Board of Elections said Thursday evening that nearly 230,000 ballots were cast on the first day of early voting, compared with nearly 166,000 early ballots cast on the first day in 2016. Lewis Cameron, a …

Fearing late votes might not count, millions cast ballots around America
4 years, 2 months ago

Fearing late votes might not count, millions cast ballots around America

LA Times  

Early voters line up to cast their ballots at the South Regional Library polling location on Thursday in Durham, N.C. The massive advance balloting is effectively “flattening the curve” for elections officials, McDonald said, hopefully allaying fears that a late burst of ballots could complicate tabulations and postpone the outcome of the presidential election. The system is working,” McDonald wrote …

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