WASHINGTON – The RNC, North Carolina GOP (NCGOP), and a North Carolina voter filed a lawsuit challenging the North Carolina State Board of Elections’ (NCSBE) policy that disregards election laws requiring absentee ballot security envelopes to be sealed in order for the ballot to count. This policy violates North Carolina state law and weakens absentee ballot safeguards. We therefore filed this lawsuit to require the NCSBE to comply with North Carolina election integrity laws.
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley stated: "This decision by the NCSBE is inconsistent with state law and diminishes protections for absentee ballots. We have filed suit to uphold election integrity and ballot safeguards. State law lays out clear requirements, and the NCSBE must follow them — we will continue to fight for election integrity in the Old North State.”
NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons stated: “State law is clear in this matter and it is unfortunate that Director Bell is acting beyond her authority. We will continue to enforce integrity in the elections process and adherence to statutory requirements.”
Background:
Read the complaint HERE.