Summary

North Carolina Republicans, on the brink of losing their legislative supermajority, overrode a gubernatorial veto to pass a law transferring control of state and local election boards from the Democratic governor to the Republican-controlled state auditor.

The law also reduces the time voters have to provide ID for provisional ballots and weakens the Democratic governor’s and attorney general’s powers, including judicial appointments and legal positions.

Critics, including outgoing Governor Roy Cooper, call it a partisan power grab, while lawsuits challenging the changes are expected.

The measure was tied to hurricane relief funding, delaying its availability.