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Carolina Curious: What is the breakdown of voter registration in the state and how does that compare to representation on the NCSBOE?

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is currently comprised of three Democrats and two Republicans. WFDD file photo

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is currently comprised of three Democrats and two Republicans. WFDD file photo

The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBOE) is charged with supervising elections and monitoring campaign finance compliance. A listener recently asked: What is the current party breakdown of registered voters in the state, and how is this reflected on the board?

The governor appoints members of the state Board of Elections with no more than three members allowed from the same party. Currently, the board is made up of three Democrats and two Republicans.

But the largest group of voters in North Carolina isn't represented. According to the state Board of Elections, there are around 2.8 million unaffiliated voters registered as of Aug. 24. For comparison, the next largest group is Democrats with around 2.4 million, and then Republicans with around 2.2.

Catawba College Political Scientist Michael Bitzer says unaffiliated voters have a plurality but there's no official b

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