The case reflects broader political and legal disputes, including challenges from Republican groups and concerns about voter suppression following recent election law changes.

The agreement also involves implementing the Registration Repair Project, which helps voters verify and correct their identification details to ensure compliance.

Looking ahead, the next federal elections are scheduled for March 2026, with low-turnout municipal elections occurring in fall 2025.

North Carolina has reached a settlement to improve voter registration accuracy and compliance with federal law, particularly the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), following a lawsuit filed in May 2025.

The settlement mandates that voters who haven't responded must vote provisionally and show ID, but ballots for federal offices will still be counted if voters are otherwise eligible, even without validated ID numbers.

The lawsuit accused the state of failing to maintain accurate registration records, especially missing ID data like driver's licenses and Social Security numbers, which are crucial for HAVA compliance.

The court order requires the North Carolina elections board to report on HAVA compliance multiple times over the next two years, starting in October 2025, through June 2027.

As part of the settlement, the state will implement the Registration Repair Project to allow voters to verify and update their registration and ID information.

The agreement emphasizes full compliance with federal requirements for voter registration data collection and proper procedures for provisional ballots.

The settlement includes training election staff and monitoring efforts to maintain an accurate voter list and ensure election integrity during upcoming municipal, local, and federal elections.

This legal action and settlement are part of ongoing federal oversight aimed at safeguarding voters' rights and improving voter registration processes in North Carolina.

Voters can check and update their registration status online, in person, or by mail, as part of efforts to streamline voter information management.