North Carolina Republican lawmakers are proposing legislation that would curtail early voting on Sundays and on college campuses. The measures, which have advanced in the state legislature, aim to restrict voting during a period and at locations that have seen increased turnout in recent elections.

Voting-rights advocates argue these changes are a direct effort to suppress votes, particularly among Black voters and college students, who are perceived as leaning Democratic. They contend that limiting early voting on Sundays, a day often utilized by Black churches for "souls to the polls" initiatives, and on campuses, where student populations are concentrated, disproportionately affects these demographics.

The proposed changes include reducing the number of early voting days and potentially limiting the hours or locations on Sundays. Additionally, legislation could restrict or alter early voting operations at university polling sites. Supporters of the bill state the changes are intended to standardize voting access and prevent potential abuses, while opponents view them as partisan attempts to alter voter turnout in favor of Republicans, especially ahead of the November elections.