North Carolina Election Board Sued Over Digital Voter ID Approval

The Republican Party challenges the board's decision to accept digital IDs from UNC students and staff, claiming it violates state law.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved the use of a digital ID for University of North Carolina students and staff in a 3-2 vote.
The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP argue this decision violates state law, which they claim mandates physical photo IDs.
This lawsuit is the seventh filed against the election board in the past 52 days, indicating ongoing legal battles over various election procedures.
Plaintiffs assert that the board's decision could lead to ineligible voters participating in the upcoming election, requesting immediate court intervention.
Board Chairman Alan Hirsch defended the decision, citing technological trends and comparing digital IDs to digital boarding passes used by airlines.