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Midterm Mail Voting Fight: North Carolina became the first state to widely distribute mail ballots Friday, but the rollout is happening amid fast-moving court fights and USPS rules that judges say could disrupt voting. A federal judge extended a block on Trump’s mail-voting restrictions, while North Carolina’s State Board of Elections approved new “numbered memos” hours before ballots went out, including guidance that could lead to ballots being “spoiled” if inner envelopes aren’t properly sealed and tighter rules on who can return ballots. State Politics & Elections Oversight: The board’s split, party-line vote underscored how much the counting standards—not just the casting experience—could change for voters. Legal Fallout in NC Courts: A judge ruled Friday that former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s “homewrecker” law, rejecting her argument that she lacks a connection to the state. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Diesel hit a new U.S. record, with North Carolina-based reporting tying the spike to the Iran-related disruption and warning it could raise costs for farmers heading into fall harvests. Local Government & Jobs: Gov. Josh Stein announced Boater’s World will invest in a Beaufort County boat manufacturing campus, creating 179 jobs in Chocowinity.

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North Carolina judge not buying Kyrsten Sinema’s claims of affair with bodyguard under state’s ‘homewrecker’ law

North Carolina judge not buying Kyrsten Sinema’s claims of affair with bodyguard under state’s ‘homewrecker’ law

Judge Rules Kyrsten Sinema Can Be Sued Under North Carolina's 'Homewrecker' Law

Judge Rules Kyrsten Sinema Can Be Sued Under North Carolina's 'Homewrecker' Law

Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law, judge rules

Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law, judge rules

Judge allows lawsuit against former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law

Judge allows lawsuit against former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law

North Carolina man dies in Jefferson County accident on Wednesday night

North Carolina man dies in Jefferson County accident on Wednesday night

US midterms kick off as North Carolina starts sending out ballots amid mail-voting chaos

US midterms kick off as North Carolina starts sending out ballots amid mail-voting chaos


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