The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 7, 2026

North Carolina Governor Signals Veto of Bill Shortening Early Voting, and Lengthening the Window for Ballot Challenges
We’re in North Carolina today, where Governor Josh Stein signalled he would veto a bill shortening early voting for primaries, lengthening the time for activists to challenge a voter’s eligibility, and purge voters flagged in the federal SAVE database.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

North Carolina General Assembly - House Bill 958
NC Newsline - NC House approves election changes, budget additions over critics’ objections
Carolina Public Press - NC lawmakers send two big election bills to governor
NC Newsline - Veto coming on the GOP’s big elections bill, NC Gov. Stein says
Gov. Josh Stein - Post on X Signaling Veto of HB 958
Charlotte News & Observer - (2025) NC Republicans will try to override Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes. How it could play out

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - Federal Court Settles North Carolina Supreme Court Race, Heading Off a Dangerous Precedent of Retroactively Questioning Election Rules

Groups Taking Action:
Democracy North Carolina, ACLU NC, League of Women Voters NC

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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