NC Court Blocks GOP Election Board Power Grab
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A North Carolina court ruled a Republican-backed law unconstitutional, preventing the state auditor from appointing members to the State Board of Elections. The law, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, would have shifted the governor's authority to appoint board members to the state auditor, potentially giving Republicans a majority. Judges cited the governor's constitutional duty to execute state law, rejecting arguments that the legislature could redistribute executive powers. The decision also blocks changes to county elections boards. The ruling is likely to be appealed, with Republicans holding a majority on higher courts.
A North Carolina court ruled a Republican-backed law unconstitutional, preventing the state auditor from appointing members to the State Board of Elections. The law, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, would have shifted the governor's authority to appoint board members to the state auditor, potentially giving Republicans a majority. Judges cited the governor's constitutional duty to execute state law, rejecting arguments that the legislature could redistribute executive powers. The decision also blocks changes to county elections boards. The ruling is likely to be appealed, with Republicans holding a majority on higher courts.
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