North Carolina sets record for first day of voting with more than 350,000 ballots
5 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina sets record for first day of voting with more than 350,000 ballots

Raw Story  

North Carolina set a new all-time record for early voting with a surge of more than 350,000 voters on the first day of open polls. The State Board of Elections reported 353,166 voters Thursday, narrowly beating out the 2020 record of 348,559 ballots — a staggering shift in enthusiasm from the start of the campaign, when voters seemed to largely dread an expected rematch between a pair of familiar presidential candidates. Haven’t stood in a line like this to vote since Obama 2008. pic.twitter.com/JwxNfTlzNs — @TomSullivan@mstdn.social October 17, 2024 The result is even more noteworthy in consideration of the devastation to western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, which observers widely predicted would present major disruptions to the election. “Yesterday’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,” said election board executive director Karen Brinson Bell.

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North Carolina court race is extremely close as counties complete election tallies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina court race is extremely close as counties complete election tallies

Associated Press  

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Record Early Voting Turnout in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Impacts Western Counties
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4 months, 4 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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4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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

CNN  

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

Associated Press  

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Harris and Trump Deadlocked in Key Swing States, Poll Shows

Al Jazeera  

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

The Independent  

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These Are The 2 Mistakes Too Many Young Voters Make

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Early Voting Surge in Georgia and North Carolina as Turnout Soars
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Early Voting Surge in Georgia and North Carolina as Turnout Soars

CNN  

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

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North Carolina elections board finalizes results from primary marked by new voter ID rules
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Associated Press  

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1st-ever SC early voting opens; sample ballot site crashes
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1st-ever SC early voting opens; sample ballot site crashes

Associated Press  

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S. Carolina tries early voting even as other states restrict
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S. Carolina tries early voting even as other states restrict

Associated Press  

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US Elections: Why North Carolina is still too close to call
4 years, 4 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Long lines form as North Carolina begins early voting
4 years, 5 months ago

Long lines form as North Carolina begins early voting

Associated Press  

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Fearing late votes might not count, millions cast ballots around America
4 years, 5 months ago

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LA Times  

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5 Questions About Early Voting, Answered
8 years, 5 months ago

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NPR  

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North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle
8 years, 5 months ago

North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle

Al Jazeera  

Excitement at early voting centres after activists fought law that targeted black vote “with almost surgical precision”. In July this year, the United States Fourth Court of Appeals overturned the early voting restrictions, stating that they targeted the state’s African Americans “with almost surgical precision”. In August, North Carolina Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse sent an email to Republican …

North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle
8 years, 5 months ago

North Carolina voters flood polls after voting battle

Al Jazeera  

Excitement at early voting centres after activists fought law that targeted black vote “with almost surgical precision”. In July this year, the United States Fourth Court of Appeals overturned the early voting restrictions, stating that they targeted the state’s African Americans “with almost surgical precision”. In August, North Carolina Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse sent an email to Republican …

Despite Court Ruling, Voting Rights Fight Continues In North Carolina
8 years, 6 months ago

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NPR  

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