Voting should be accessible to everyone, but last-minute changes to North Carolina's mail-in voting rules could create additional barriers for the communities already facing obstacles at the ballot box.

For Black and Brown voters, older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers, voting by mail can be an essential way to participate in our democracy. Changes to the process can create confusion, make voting more difficult, and put ballots at risk of not being counted. Every eligible North Carolinian deserves a fair, accessible voting process, regardless of how they cast their ballot. Early voting continues through October 31. If you're able to vote in person, visit rebrand.ly/encvotinghub to make your plan. Every voice matters. Every vote deserves to count.