North Carolina Governor vetoes bill targeting successors, removing authority from the governor’s successor to appoint state elections board and altering how the State Board of Elections is appointed. This move impacts Democratic officials, as it would give Republicans control of state and county election boards.
Key Provisions of the Vetoed Bill
- Removed authority from the governor’s successor to appoint the state elections board
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Altered how the State Board of Elections is appointed
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Moved up post-election deadlines in 2025
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Weakened the governor’s authority to fill vacancies on the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
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Limited the attorney general’s ability to take legal positions contrary to the General Assembly in litigation challenging a law’s validity
Impact on Democratic Officials
- The bill would have given Republicans control of state and county election boards
Additional Provisions
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Included $252 million for Hurricane Helene relief, but most of the funds cannot be spent until the General Assembly reconvenes next month
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Would have repealed the Energy Policy Council, chaired by the lieutenant governor
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