Voter ID issue a ‘no-win’ situation for attorney general, some say

By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein was always going to face backlash from Republicans over North Carolina’s voter ID, regardless of how he handled the legal battle, some experts say. The issue is just one play in a larger political ballgame.

Judge blocks voter ID law for entire 2020 election cycle

By Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh — Barring a successful and rapid appeal, North Carolina’s voter ID requirement for the March 2020 primary looks dead. U.S. District Court Judge Loretta Biggs blocked Senate Bill 824 in an order issued Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Judge blocks new voter ID law

The latest step in the controversial decision that will require North Carolina voters to show ID when they visit the polls this year took a major turn last week. U.S. District Court Judge Loretta Biggs announced on Dec.