NCSBE Seeks input on new plan to check citizenship status of voters.
This proposed rule change by the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) (Media release is here) gives guidance to local Boards of Elections on how to process voter registrations when a voter’s citizenship is in question. The LWV of North Carolina and other groups sent a letter of objection to the NCSBE on January 27., 2026 Among other points and suggestions, LWVNC says the systems NCSBE is considering to use are not always accurate or up to date. Their letter is here. You may offer your own input on this link.
Be sure this isn’t you.
TO REPAIR YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION:
By mail: Complete and sign the form at the bottom of the letter and return it in the enclosed prepaid envelope.
Online: Voters with an N.C. driver’s license or DMV-issued ID may update their registration through the secure NCDMV website at payments.ncdot.gov at no cost.
In person: Visit the county board of elections office to provide the missing information. Registration cannot be updated by phone.
“It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s free,” said Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board. “We strongly encourage all voters who receive these letters to act as soon as possible. Providing this information now helps ensure a smooth experience the next time they vote.”
The media release is here.
Reach out to your local Board of Elections office below for further guidance.
Mid-cycle partisan gerrymandering has severe consequences
from Jennifer Rubin, LWVNC President
• It silences voters. Communities are divided, and districts are drawn to ensure predetermined outcomes, thereby reducing competition and accountability.
• It destabilizes elections. Constantly changing district lines creates confusion, suppresses participation, and wastes taxpayer dollars.
• It weakens democracy. When maps are drawn to entrench one party’s power, voters lose confidence in the fairness of the system — and many stop believing their vote matters at all.
For additional details on this recent vote by the NC General Assembly, see this article from WuNC on October 22, 2025.
There is more information on gerrymandering on What are Fair Maps? and Why Fair Districts Matter.