NC GOP's Elector Plan for Trump Sparks Controversy

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) suggested North Carolina's legislature should consider allocating its electoral votes to Donald Trump before counting votes, due to voter disenfranchisement from Hurricane Helene. Harris believes this would prevent disenfranchisement in heavily pro-Trump counties affected by the hurricane, an idea he discussed at a GOP dinner following a speech by pro-Trump activist Ivan Raiklin. Raiklin has advocated for state legislatures to allocate electors to Trump if the 2024 election is seen as tainted. These comments have drawn criticism, with opponents labeling the proposal as a 'power play' and 'un-American.' North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voting access, countering claims of disenfranchisement. Prominent figures, including Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), have criticized the proposal, stressing that it lacks basis and undermines democratic processes.