www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 18:15:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that counties failing to meet the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for results would face no penalties. In a closely watched Supreme Court race, Republican Jefferson Griffin led incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs by 2,753 votes, with 13 counties still unofficial, including Wake County. Nineteen out of 100 counties hadn’t reported results by the deadline. Meanwhile, Republicans maintained a 71-49 majority in the House, with official victories for incumbents Tricia Cotham and Bryan Cohn. Riggs and other candidates may request recounts if the margins are within specific thresholds by Tuesday.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 17:17:42

SUMMARY: During a board meeting, Steve Amber highlighted that out of 70 challenges, 45 involved deceased voters. Despite some ballots being allowed, three votes were counted because they were legally cast during early voting before the voters died. The daughter of a deceased veteran emphasized her father’s pride in voting and urged the board not to invalidate his last act. Member Greg Flynn supported counting those votes, arguing that the law must accommodate legitimate cases. However, the board ultimately decided against counting 42 votes, citing legal requirements, while discussing concerns about potential legal repercussions and future legislative changes.

Following the law isn’t a clear-cut process in such cases. Proponents want the State Legislature to take up the issue.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 15:21:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx emphasized the importance of making FAFSA forms accessible for higher education students, stating they should be available annually by Oct. 1. She discussed the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, aimed at easing the financial aid application process. Foxx criticized delays in the submission timeline under the Biden administration, which compromised students’ access to financial aid and resulted in frustrations. Alongside Rep. Erin Houchins, who introduced the FAFSA Deadline Act, Foxx advocates for a reliable system ensuring timely FAFSA release, highlighting its critical role for over 21 million applicants annually relying on $120 billion in federal aid.

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