Court Rulings Give North Carolina And Florida Republicans Major Wins For Election Integrity

Republicans Score Major Wins for Election Integrity

Last week, North Carolina and Florida Republicans celebrated significant victories for election integrity after a series of court rulings upheld their efforts. Here are the details:

North Carolina

• The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned its previous decision banning gerrymandered districting in the state, returning the judiciary to its designated lane.
• The court also upheld a previously passed voter ID law and overruled a trial court decision that permitted convicted felons on probation or parole to vote.
• The acceptable forms of valid voter ID include a U.S. passport, an unexpired North Carolina driver’s license, a local or state government employee ID card, or a state voter identification card.

Florida

• A federal appeals court upheld a 2021 law aimed at enhancing security procedures regarding the use of mail-in ballots and ballot drop boxes.
• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision that the March 2022 ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker was severely flawed.
• Walker alleged that Florida lawmakers demonstrated “intent to discriminate against Black voters,” but the appeals court disagreed, writing that “the findings of intentional racial discrimination rest on both legal errors and clearly erroneous findings of fact.”

These victories are a testament to the hard work and dedication of Republicans in both states to ensure fair and secure elections. Congratulations to North Carolina and Florida Republicans on their legal triumphs!

Shawn Fleetwood is a Staff Writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He also serves as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood