North Carolina's State Board of Elections faced criticism and calls to reverse its decision denying ballot access to several third parties, sparking debate over democracy and voter choice. Democratic-controlled board members were accused of partisan motives for blocking new party access, including concerns about impacting Joe Biden's votes. Despite initial denials, the board certified the Constitution Party while deferring decisions on other parties, citing technical issues and lack of clarity on new party intent. Republican members raised questions about the board's investigation into petition signatures, highlighting mixed responses from signees and uncertainties around voter understanding.