North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
Briefly

In a stern response to the bill's passing, opponents expressed deep frustration as more than 150 individuals rallied in the chambers, vocally opposing the changes while facing arrest, which highlighted the intensity of the political climate.
A crucial provision of the new law transfers the authority to appoint State Board of Elections members from the governor to the state auditor, consolidating Republican power and effectively shifting the balance of influence in North Carolina's electoral process.
The newly enacted law not only limits the powers of incoming Democratic officials but also shifts responsibilities regarding judicial appointments, thereby attempting to ensure Republican control over key state institutions.
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