Gov. Stein encourages in-person voting, citing 'rejection rate' for mail-in ballots

A politics story from North Carolina, reported by WUNC Politics.

Politics · North Carolina · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 21, 2026

What we said on air

Our top story: Governor Josh Stein is urging voters to cast ballots in person, saying many mail‑in votes are being rejected after recent changes to absentee processing. He wants you to vote in person if you can.

Local News · North Carolina — Evening edition, October 21, 2026

Reported by WUNC Politics, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at WUNC Politics →

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