The North Carolina State Board of Elections is currently facing significant scrutiny as it evaluates early voting plans for 20 counties. Key issues include the rejection of Sunday voting in several areas and the relocation of polling sites, which has drawn allegations of racial targeting. Notably, NC A&T students have expressed concerns over the lack of campus voting locations, equating it to a modern-day poll tax. The board is also reviewing plans for early voting amidst heated meetings and public outcry regarding the impact on Black voters. Meanwhile, approval has been granted for multiple counties, yet contentious debates linger as the state navigates through these voting logistics.