A Wake County Superior Court judge denied an injunction in a lawsuit filed by Republican groups against the North Carolina State Board of Elections regarding rules for overseas voters participating in the upcoming election. The lawsuit challenged the interpretation of a state law that allows certain overseas voters to register to vote. The judge found that the law had bipartisan support and had been in place since 2011 without issue.
The court ruled that there was no evidence of fraudulent voting by non-residents taking advantage of the law’s provisions. The judge stated that there is no evidence of any specific instances of unlawful voting and that the state Board of Elections has not knowingly allowed non-residents to register or vote in state elections.
The decision in North Carolina came on the same day that a Michigan court also rejected a similar lawsuit from Republican groups challenging voting rules for overseas voters in that state. The ruling in North Carolina is seen as a victory for the State Board of Elections and supports their interpretation of the state law.
Overall, the judge’s decision upholds the current rules for overseas voters in North Carolina and affirms that there has been no evidence of fraudulent activity or unlawful voting. The ruling reinforces the integrity of the state’s election process and supports the State Board of Elections’ handling of overseas voters.
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