The head of North Carolinaʼs election board took a firm stand against misleading statements about vote-counting this week (as local election workers face growing pressure from such claims)
When you tell your fellow citizens that an election is being conducted fraudulently‚ they listen
Karen Brinson Bell‚ who leads the NC State Board of Elections sent a direct-message to Phil Berger on 11/21/24: her letter points out how top officials words can affect peoples trust in the voting process
The situation started when Berger made comments on 11/20/24 suggesting something wasnt right with this months election results — a claim that brings real-world risks to election staff who work hard to count every vote. Its important to note that these dedicated workers already deal with many challenges during vote-counting season
The boards executive director made it clear: statements from high-ranking government leaders have big impact on public opinion and safety of election workers. She stressed how such comments could lead to unwanted attention towards local voting offices