How Hurricane Helene is Affecting Early Voting in North Carolina: A Summary

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Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc in North Carolina, causing significant damage to several predominantly red counties and early voting centers. In response, the North Carolina Elections Board has passed an emergency resolution, modifying the early voting process in 13 affected counties. These changes include extending voting site hours, adding or reducing days for voting, and allowing voters to submit absentee ballots to other county election boards. With in-person early voting set to begin on October 17, it remains to be seen how the storm's aftermath will impact voter turnout.

Key changes in 13 affected counties:

  • Extended voting site hours
  • More days for early voting
  • Submit absentee ballots to other county election boards
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