NC Gov Sues Over Law Stripping Power From Dems

Courthouse News reports:

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Monday over a bill that stripped appointment abilities from the state’s highest seat.

Opponents heavily protested the bill, which lawmakers originally advertised as targeting disaster relief. It removed the governor’s ability to fill seats on the North Carolina State Board of Elections, instead administratively transferring the board to the state auditor’s office.

The bill gives incoming Republican Auditor Dave Boliek the task of appointing members and filling vacancies. Boliek also gained the ability to appoint members to county election boards, and choose the board chair.

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A new GOP law in North Carolina guts the powers of Democratic officials.

— It stops the governor from appointing election board members.
— It strips the lieutenant governor of her role on energy.
— It bars the AG from opposing the legislature.

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— Bolts (@boltsmag) December 19, 2024