Early voting in North Carolina could see significant reductions if lawmakers approve a new bill introduced on Wednesday by state Rep. Wyatt Gable. The measure proposes cutting the early voting period from three weeks to just six days, ending on the Saturday before Election Day, and eliminating Sunday early voting altogether.
Early voting is the most widely used voting method in North Carolina, with over 4.1 million of the 5.7 million voters in the 2024 general elections casting their ballots before Election Day. Data from previous elections indicates that early voters tend to lean slightly left, while those voting on Election Day are more likely to support Republican candidates. Republicans have long pushed to restrict early voting, particularly on Sundays, when many Black churches hold “souls to the polls” events encouraging congregants to vote after church services.
