(The Center Square) – North Carolina voters missing submission of a driver’s license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number on registration, as required by federal and state law, are getting snail mail from the State Board of Elections.
The mailing initiated Tuesday is a required element of the litigation settlement of United States of America v. North Carolina State Board of Elections. The U.S. Department of Justice agreed to the Registration Repair Project, and Justice Richard Myers’ signature for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina cleared its launch.
No voters have been removed from the rolls because of the project that began June 24. In future elections, in-person voters without the required identification on file will vote using a provisional ballot.
For a provisional ballot application, there are prompts for the numbers with only one necessary. Once provided and validated, the ballot counts.
The letters give direction to complete the process and avoid having to vote with a provisional. Snail mail, the internet and in person options are available.
“It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s free,” said Sam Hayes, executive director of the state board. “We strongly encourage all voters who receive these letters to act as soon as possible. Providing this information now helps ensure a smooth experience the next time they vote.”
County boards of election will hold undeliverable letters. The state board will have a process for efficiency in list-maintenance requirements being followed, the state board says.
The project began with more than 82,000 registered voters getting a notice of the compliance issues. In mid-August, more than 20,000 had already fixed issues, Hayes said.
The project is well into meeting the goal of having all compliance issues settled prior to the 2026 midterm cycle. Filing for it begins Monday, Super Tuesday primaries are March 3, and the general election follows Nov. 3.
