NC voting rights groups say they’ll increase efforts to help voters overcome obstacles

Voting rights groups in North Carolina, including Forward Justice and the NC NAACP, are intensifying voter protection efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid Senate Republicans' consideration of House Bill 958, which critics argue hinders voter access. The bill, passed by the House with only Republican votes, faces opposition for potentially disenfranchising voters, while the state Board of Elections has adopted rules that could make it easier to reject ballots.