Proposed N.C. Absentee Voting Rule Changes Pending Review; Buncombe County Reassures Voters
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-26T18:37:19.186Z
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Buncombe County -- July 25, 2026: Proposed updates to North Carolina’s absentee voting rules could soon alter how mail-in ballots are handled across the state. However, election officials in Buncombe County emphasize that the changes are not currently in effect, and voters should continue following existing instructions.
Buncombe County -- July 25, 2026: Proposed updates to North Carolina’s absentee voting rules could soon alter how mail-in ballots are handled across the state. However, election officials in Buncombe County emphasize that the changes are not currently in effect, and voters should continue following existing instructions.On July 20, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3–2 along party lines to advance a package of permanent absentee voting regulations. Proponents argue the measures