Nonpartisan, Merit-Based System to Fill Judicial Vacancies Approved by N.C. House

Raleigh, N.C. – A proposed constitutional amendment to implement a nonpartisan, merit-based system to fill judicial vacancies between elections in North Carolina was tentatively approved by the state House of Representatives on Wednesday and could be considered by voters in November.  Continue reading “Nonpartisan, Merit-Based System to Fill Judicial Vacancies Approved by N.C. House”

Voter ID Amendment to State Constitution Approved by N.C. House Committee

Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina House of Representatives committee  on Thursday approved a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote, a measure that if passed by voters would place North Carolina in the mainstream with 34 states that already require some form of voter ID.   Continue reading “Voter ID Amendment to State Constitution Approved by N.C. House Committee”