2020 Mythbusters

Overview

Review the State Board’s 2020 “Mythbuster Monday” social media posts below. Visit Mythbuster Archive for an overview of the series and to view the most recent.

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Rumor: North Carolina's voting machines are connected to the internet.

Adapted from NCSBE’s Twitter post: Dec.14, 2020.

Rumor: Absentee votes are only counted if a race is close.

Adapted from NCSBE’s Twitter post: Dec.7, 2020.

Learn more at Your Voter Record.

Rumor: In-person early voting is incorrectly showing up on my voter record as “absentee.”

Adapted from NCSBE’s Twitter post: Nov. 30, 2020.

Overview

Reality: By state law, voting machines may not be connected to the internet, limiting the possibility of cyber interference.

Reality: In the U.S. all votes are counted, regardless of method — no matter how close the race.

Reality: In North Carolina, ballots cast during the early voting period are considered “absentee in person.”

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