North Carolina elections workers reaffirm election security following impacts from Helene

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.C. — On Tuesday, elections officials in North Carolina reaffirmed voter confidence that impacts from Hurricane Helene will not disrupt North Carolinians' ability to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

"I’ve been overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the offers of help from county boards of elections in parts of the state not affected by the storm to help their colleagues in western North Carolina. And I know that support will continue," State Board of Elections Director Karen Bell told media Tuesday.

Currently, there are 12 elections offices in Western North Carolina that are temporarily closed, as well as one that is open without internet abilities. There are 25 counties designated by FEMA as a "disaster area" as well.

Bell answered questions about potential absentee ballot complications from Helene's impact, centering around the fact that accommodations can now be made for voters who are impacted by the storm's wrath, such as requesting new absentee ballots to new mailing addresses if they're unable to access their permanent place of residence.




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