North Carolina Elector Proposal Sparks Controversy Over Voter Representation

House Freedom Caucus chair suggests GOP lawmakers could assign electors before votes are counted, citing hurricane impact.

Rep. Andy Harris of the House Freedom Caucus proposed that North Carolina's legislature could allocate electoral votes to Trump before the election results are tallied.
The suggestion arises from concerns that Hurricane Helene has hindered voting in Western North Carolina, though state data shows turnout is up slightly in affected areas.
North Carolina election officials and some Republicans have criticized the proposal, labeling it illegal and emphasizing the need to focus on voter turnout.
Legal experts argue that changing elector allocation after voting has started would violate state laws and undermine democratic principles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and other political figures condemned the idea, stressing the importance of free and fair elections.