N.C. Elections Board Approves Photo ID Rule Change, Sparking Partisan Debate
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-18T12:09:57.976Z
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Raleigh -- July 18, 2026: The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved a change to the way county election boards evaluate certain ballots cast without a photo ID, a decision that has sparked debate over election integrity and voter access.
Raleigh -- July 18, 2026: The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved a change to the way county election boards evaluate certain ballots cast without a photo ID, a decision that has sparked debate over election integrity and voter access.The Board voted 3-2 along party lines to amend a rule governing ballots cast by voters who do not present an acceptable photo ID but instead complete a Photo ID Exception Form explaining why they qualify for an exception under state law.The change