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How did Western Mecklenburg County: Precinct 224 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Mecklenburg News analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 2,466 voters in Western Mecklenburg County: Precinct 224 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

By North Mecklenburg News | Feb 10, 2024

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Eastern Mecklenburg County: Precinct 201

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Mecklenburg News analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 6,122 voters in Eastern Mecklenburg County: Precinct 201 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

By North Mecklenburg News | Feb 9, 2024

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GOP candidate: North Carolina absentee ballot changes 'smacks of subterfuge'

By David Beasley | Oct 19, 2020

The North Carolina State Board of Elections' decision to rewrite election laws despite a judge's order and legislative intent "smacks of subterfuge and cheating," Richard Rivette, a Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives, said.

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Absentee voters handing in ballots flood North Carolina Board of Elections offices

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 18, 2020

With increased absentee voting and many voters choosing to hand in their ballots in-person due to concerns regarding the U.S. Postal Service, board of elections offices across the state are seeing a lot more business than usual.

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North Carolina's Berger: 'This is a full-frontal assault on election integrity laws'

By Bob Pepalis | 3 years ago

A settlement between the North Carolina Board of Elections and national Democrats over a lawsuit filed about absentee ballots rewrites election law passed by the General Assembly, a Republican state senator said.

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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 3 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

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GOP public instruction superintendent candidate wants North Carolina's local school districts to decide how to reopen

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 22, 2020

The Republican candidate for the state superintendent of public instruction said that school districts should determine how to reopen not the state government.

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State senator questions governor's leadership in pandemic

By Michael Pineda | 4 years ago

North Carolina has entered the first phase of reopening, but it will take some time before it enters the second stage.

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Sanctuary policies in Mecklenburg, Buncombe counties questioned by U.S. attorney

By Tabitha Peterson | Mar 20, 2020

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Andrew Murray issued a statement in February criticizing both Mecklenburg and Buncombe counties for their sanctuary policies.

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New voting machines slated for Mecklenburg County

By Angela Watson | Jan 26, 2020

Mecklenburg County will likely be using new voting machines for the 2020 elections.

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About 30 cases of North Carolina voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 4 years ago

Nearly 30 people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in North Carolina since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.