Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Preliminary data show the spoiled absentee ballot rate rises in North Carolina

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Preliminary data from the State Board of Elections show that the percentage of absentee ballots being spoiled has increased compared with the same point in 2022.

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ABC 11 Raleigh
Preliminary data show the spoiled absentee ballot rate rises in North Carolina (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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Preliminary data from the State Board of Elections show that the percentage of absentee ballots being spoiled has increased compared with the same point in 2022.
CBS 17 Raleigh
More absentee ballots are being spoiled in North Carolina; here's what voters need to know (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More absentee ballots are being rejected in North Carolina compared to the last midterm election, but state election officials can't say how many are connected to stricter mail-in voting rules that a federal judge allowed to remain in place this week.
FOX8 WGHP
More absentee ballots are being spoiled in North Carolina. Here's what voters need to know (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Oct 21, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More absentee ballots are being rejected in North Carolina compared to the last midterm election, but state election officials can't say how many are connected to stricter mail-in voting rules that a federal judge allowed to remain in place this week.