A Nov. 22 article in The Robesonian, “Red Springs mayoral race protest sent to state board,” underscores the essential importance of ensuring that every vote is counted accurately. This verification occurs through the County Board of Elections’ canvass meetings. I have served as a canvass monitor with Blueprint North Carolina and Common Cause North Carolina, nonprofit organizations committed to strengthening civic engagement and safeguarding our democratic processes.
Unfortunately, I have observed that the core mechanism for electoral transparency — the pre-canvass and canvass meetings of the Robeson County Board of Elections — is not consistently accessible to the public. During both the 2024 and 2025 elections I monitored, canvass meetings either failed to occur at their scheduled times or lacked an online participation option.
To strengthen public confidence in our elections, all canvass sessions should be broadcast online with reliable audio and video, and any cancellations or postponements must be communicated promptly. These measures are essential to upholding public participation and ensuring that elections are administered with openness and integrity…