The NC elections board hired a lawyer who was also suing it

The NC elections board hired a lawyer who was also suing it

May 4, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the hiring of a lawyer by the NC elections board who is simultaneously representing clients suing the board.

State elections director Sam Hayes hired one of North Carolina Republicans’ go-to lawyers to defend the state Board of Elections in a lawsuit this year, even though that lawyer was representing clients with active lawsuits against the board in four other cases in state and federal court. Phil Strach represents Republican legislators, the Republican National […]

More episodes of Courts, Justice Archives • NC Newsline

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Courts, Justice Archives • NC Newsline podcast page.