North Carolina Court Upholds Governor's Election Board Appointment Powers

A unanimous ruling by a bipartisan panel of judges blocks Republican-led efforts to restructure state and county election boards in North Carolina.

A panel of North Carolina superior court judges unanimously sided with Governor Roy Cooper, striking down a law that sought to strip his authority over appointing election boards.
The law would have changed the board's makeup, favoring legislative appointments over the governor's, but was deemed unconstitutional.
Governor Cooper hailed the decision as a victory for fairness and democracy, urging Republicans to cease their attempts to control election boards.
The North Carolina Republican Party criticized the ruling, advocating for an appeal and arguing the changes aimed at ensuring bipartisan oversight of elections.
The ruling is significant as North Carolina prepares for fiercely contested presidential and gubernatorial elections, with the state being a key battleground.