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UpdateNorth CarolinaTuesday, November 10, 2026

North Carolina voters approved new photo ID and tax cap amendments

By the Democracy SENTRY deskPublished

Reporting by
Carolina Journal
“Election could shut door on years-old NC voter ID, tax cap lawsuit”, Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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What happened

The new amendments mirror disputed 2018 measures that passed with 55% and 57% respectively. The NC State Conference of the NAACP brought a seven-year lawsuit challenging the 2018 constitutional amendments on photo voter ID and an income tax cap.1

55%
support for 2018 photo ID amendment1
What it means in North Carolina

What this means for North Carolina voters

The results from last week's election could effectively end the seven-year lawsuit challenging the 2018 amendments.1

Key dates in North Carolina

Election Day in -8 days
  1. Fri, Oct 9 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 15 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Tue, Oct 20 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Sat, Oct 31 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Thu, Dec 10 · 29 days
    State certification

Every date in North Carolina, and who certifies the election

More on this story
North Carolina · Nov 3
North Carolina voters decided on three constitutional amendments
Reporting by WRAL
North Carolina · Oct 29
NAACP challenged North Carolina voter ID law in state appeals court
Reporting by ABC11 News
The answers behind this
Voter ID and proof of citizenshipVoting in North Carolina, 2026What ID do I need to vote in North Carolina?How are votes counted and certified in North Carolina?

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Sources

  1. Carolina Journal, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQemJEeGUzRGpadFJXb0dvTnhRLTBrYmdkOUtUdWZvODlfakt2R0U2T3BXei1GdzREc0VISFVzT1B4SUlXWE9DUjZrMnptOW5mUU9ZSWZpbWR5MkFiVjV5bmlBbHQ4NmVJMHdjOGRwNl9HVno2YmJaZE00aU9CWkNZU21KWHg5MS1rX21nUmlYb2xCLVVqbDduRmNOSnNtRlZ5QzJxREVYX1plUQ?oc=5 · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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