Francis De Luca
Coverage of Francis De Luca in the Nexus archive.
- NC elections board moves to make it easier to toss voters’ ballots
The North Carolina Board of Elections voted along party lines to endorse a rule requiring only a majority vote, not unanimous agreement, to reject provisional ballots for lacking photo ID. The proposed rule faces criticism for potentially increasing ballot rejections and undermining voter confidence, while supporters argue it aligns with state law. The board also approved a ban on amplified sound near polling places, drawing concerns about suppressing voter mobilization efforts.
- Two Wake election officials censured for counting ballots of three dead NC voters
Two Wake County Board of Elections members, Gerry Cohen and Greg Flynn, were censured by the state board for counting ballots of three deceased voters in 2024, violating state directives. A complaint by Steve Holland argued their actions deviated from policies requiring consistent treatment of voters. The state board, led by Republican Francis De Luca, opted for censure over removal in a party-line vote.
- Top NC Democrats want more information about GOP threats over a campus voting site
North Carolina Democratic leaders Anderson Clayton and Robert Reives are demanding transparency after Jackson County GOP elections board members claimed they faced pressure and threats to oppose a campus early voting site at Western Carolina University. Republican board members Bill Thompson and Jay Pavey alleged they were instructed by Republicans in Raleigh to reject the site, with Pavey stating he was warned of removal if he did not comply. Despite the pressure, Pavey and another Republican supported the campus site, while Thompson opposed it.