North Carolina court blocks law undermining governor's appointment power

A North Carolina court blocked a law that would remove the governor’s power to appoint state election board members, arguing it was unconstitutional.

Senate Bill 382 was passed in December by the GOP supermajority in both the state House and Senate and enacted into law after a successful veto override. It was billed as relief for Hurricane Helene but included several provisions undermining statewide elected Democrats set to take office in January, including Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC).