The North Carolina Senate has been actively pushing forward several contentious election reform bills. Recently, they passed legislation aimed at shortening the early voting period and implementing voter purges. These measures have sparked significant debate among lawmakers, with discussions ongoing about various changes to the election process. Amidst protests from spectators, the Senate approved the bill along party lines, further splitting a larger elections measure into two separate parts and sending them back to the House for additional consideration. As the General Assembly addresses unfinished business regarding election reforms, many concern remains about the impact these changes will have on voter access and participation.