The Randolph County Board of Elections members discuss voting options for November. | Stock Photo
The Randolph County Board of Elections members discuss voting options for November. | Stock Photo
The Randolph County Board of Elections members discussed various voting options when they met on June 9 ahead of a state deadline at the end of July.
The state, policymakers said, want a plan submitted by July 31 about early voting measures, The Courier-Tribune reported on June 10. Members discussed one-stop voting, early voting and early Sunday voting.
The group targeted the start of preparations for the November election, The Courier-Tribune reported. While there were many discussions and debates, the board didn't make any decisions and adjourned for the night.
Election officials have been considering adjustments to voting in North Carolina as the state deal with an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, The Courier-Tribune reported. Topics have ranged from poll-worker safety to protecting voters while also lining up staff for work.
The board will meet again in July, which it will discuss voting on Sundays, a measure that is being pushed by residents and has petitions with 120 signatures supporting the method, The Courier-Tribune reported.
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