In the shadow of the federal fight over absentee ballots, NC is ready to start mailing them out
Yahoo News
Last updated: September 6, 2026
North Carolina is prepared to begin mailing out absentee ballots despite ongoing federal legal challenges surrounding the U.S. Postal Service's role in ballot delivery. State elections officials confirm readiness for the process to commence.
North Carolina Elections Director Sam Hayes announced that counties are prepared to start mailing absentee ballots. This comes as a federal court battle continues regarding the U.S. Postal Service's involvement in handling absentee ballots. The state has taken steps to ensure the absentee voting process can proceed as scheduled. Local election boards have confirmed their readiness to distribute the ballots to voters who have requested them. The emphasis remains on facilitating voter access to absentee voting while navigating the federal legal landscape.
