The governor picks the five board members, three of whom are traditionally members of the governor’s party. Appointments are made from candidates provided by the two major polit

A panel of judges seemed unconvinced that the governor is entitled to control over the state election board, but also hesitant to grant the legislature sweeping ability to alter gubernatorial responsibilities.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina trial judges heard arguments Monday from attorneys for Republican legislative leaders who insist their latest method to attempt to wrest control of the State Board of Elections from a Democratic governor is lawful — this time giving the job of appointing members to the GOP state auditor.