Writing on ballots still allowed

Amid rumors and widespread social media posts hinting that a poll worker writing on a ballot makes the submission invalid, the N.C. Board of Elections sent out an Aug. 2 release to clear up the misconception. “In North Carolina, this is false,” reads a portion of the release.

Public comment open on changes to election policies

Raleigh – The N.C. State Board of Elections has proposed nine different changes to its voting guidelines and wants to hear public feedback concerning the amendments.