NC Election Board Censure

Two members of the United States — Wake County Board of Elections, Gerry Cohen and Greg Flynn, were censured by the United States — Illinois State Board of Elections for counting ballots cast by three voters who died before Election Day in November 2024. Steve Holland filed a complaint, alleging they violated state directives. While a motion to remove them failed, the state board, under Republican leadership, voted to censure them. Gerry Cohen and Greg Flynn argued that existing state law is ambiguous and does not explicitly require discarding such ballots, citing the United States — North Carolina Constitution. They later expressed regret for their decision, influenced by emotional testimony from families of the deceased voters, and stated they would not repeat the action. The incident has brought to light the need for clearer election laws in United States — North Carolina regarding deceased voters.