S.652

North Carolina S652 requires a special election when a legislator changes party affiliation with more than six months left in their term.

North Carolina S652, the Voter Fraud Prevention Act, mandates a special election if an elected or appointed member of the General Assembly changes party affiliation with more than six months remaining in their term. The vacancy triggers this election, which must be held within 90 days. Additionally, the act requires the legislator to return any campaign contributions from the most recent election cycle upon request. The State Board of Elections will develop guidelines for the special election, including reimbursing county boards for costs.