NC H691

Establishes that voters have the right to have their ballots counted based on election laws and procedures in effect on election day, prohibiting courts or officials from excluding votes based on legal interpretations made after election day

Requires adjudicators to construe facts and inferences in favor of finding election procedures were established, and to interpret any conflicting procedures in favor of the voter

Creates expedited litigation procedures for election challenges filed within 90 days before absentee ballots are mailed or post-election challenges to outcomes, requiring filing in Wake County Superior Court with initial scheduling conferences within 5 days

Mandates that plaintiffs in election litigation serve the State Board of Elections within 24 hours of filing, with courts authorized to shorten response deadlines and prioritize cases on their dockets

Protects voters from having ballots invalidated due to technical or clerical errors in their registration (such as incomplete forms) unless the protester proves the voter was actually ineligible at the time of registration