North Carolina Court Hears GOP Challenge to Elections Control Law

In North Carolina, a court case is underway that could shift control of the State Board of Elections from Democratic Governor Josh Stein to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek, following changes approved by the GOP-controlled legislature. Stein's legal team argues these alterations violate constitutional principles and are part of a broader effort by Republicans to undermine gubernatorial authority in elections. The judges have not issued a ruling yet, but they are expected to act before the changes take effect on May 1. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld a multibillion-dollar transit referendum in Nashville, affirming its legality despite ongoing lawsuits from opponents who allege voter misinformation. The plan aims to enhance the city’s public transportation system and has already begun generating revenue through a raised sales tax. Lastly, the Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a GOP lawsuit challenging the state's legislative map, citing the party's delay in contesting the redistricting process as the reason for the dismissal.