“Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 824 sends a strong message to lawmakers that North Carolina voters deserve better. This strict photo ID restriction legislation was sent to Gov. Cooper without sufficient legislative debate, public input, nor adequate funding for such a sweeping change that would inevitably make voting more difficult for eligible North Carolina voters, especially voters of color and those who are a part of other marginalized communities. We hope today’s veto is sustained.” —Tomas Lopez, Democracy North Carolina

From high-profile gerrymandering lawsuits to election fraud investigations, the Tar Heel State is at the center of the partisan fight over voting.

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So, many of you are asking about what happens if Meadows is chosen and takes the job of Chief of Staff. If the 11th Congressional seat is left open by Meadows leaving, there will be a special election within 3-6 months of the vacancy. If this does actually happen I will run for the seat. There will be an opportunity for primary opponents to come forward and I will ask for your vote again.