Forward Justice
Coverage of Forward Justice in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Advocates say a sweeping elections bill moving through the NC House undermines voting rights
A North Carolina House bill (House Bill 958) faces criticism from voting rights groups for provisions that restrict election board members from promoting voter turnout, impose documentation requirements on overseas voters, and alter post-election audit processes. Advocates argue the bill undermines voting rights and violates the First Amendment.