Despite a lawsuit filed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., election workers in North Carolina are continuing to work towards sending out absentee ballots for the upcoming election. The lawsuit, which was filed in an attempt to have the state’s absentee ballot laws declared unconstitutional, has not stopped election officials from moving forward with their duties.
Kennedy’s lawsuit alleges that North Carolina’s laws surrounding absentee ballots are discriminatory and disproportionately impact African American and Native American voters. The lawsuit also claims that the state’s procedures for verifying absentee ballots are flawed and could lead to voter suppression.
Despite these claims, election workers are continuing to send out absentee ballots to voters who have requested them. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Board of Elections stated that they are following the law and will continue to send out absentee ballots to eligible voters.
The lawsuit comes at a time when absentee voting is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming election, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many voters are opting to vote by mail in order to avoid potential exposure to the virus at polling places.
As the lawsuit moves forward, election officials in North Carolina are staying focused on their duties and ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the election. Despite the legal challenges, they are committed to upholding the integrity of the election process and ensuring that every vote is counted.
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