In a controversial move, North Carolina Republicans are advancing a series of legislative changes aimed at consolidating power weeks before the transition to a Democratic governor and attorney general. The GOP is integrating measures to strip powers from incoming officials into a hurricane relief bill related to Helene, allowing them to influence election oversight and diminish gubernatorial authority. Critics are labeling these tactics as an undemocratic power grab carried out in secrecy, as lawmakers vote to modify the governance structure and ensure a Republican majority on the elections board. The implications of these actions raise significant concerns about electoral integrity and governance in the aftermath of recent elections.