Since April 2011, the Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee has held 37 public hearings in 36 counties across North Carolina. Hundreds of North Carolinians have been ... Keep Reading
Shorten Early Voting – Good. Eliminate Registering and Voting on the Same Day – Better
On May 18, 2011, House Bill 658 “Shorten Early Voting Period” passed with a 60-58 vote. The bill would shorten the current 2 ½ week early voting period by a week. Six Republicans ... Keep Reading
Legislation Requires Photo ID to Vote
The road has been rocky, but the Republican majority has voted Voter Photo ID legislation (House Bill 351, “Restore Confidence in Government”) out of House Committee on Elections. ... Keep Reading
Susan Myrick discusses Deceased Voting on WBT AM
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Voter ID: Setting the Record Straight
The new majority in the North Carolina Legislature may need more than a little patience and determination to withstand the attacks headed their way if they keep their promise and ... Keep Reading
Crisis of Confidence
With Election Day here, North Carolina finds itself in the midst of yet another bout of election problems. Gary Bartlett, Director of the NC Board of Elections, wants to brush ... Keep Reading
20 Changes For 2010: Protect Against Voter Fraud
Articles in This Series: The fifth recommendation in the Civitas Institute 2010 Agenda: “20 Changes for 2010: A Primer for State Reform” focuses on reducing threats ... Keep Reading