Registered Democrats in North Carolina have taken an early lead in returning mail votes after the rules were loosened to make it easier for voters in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.

We have seen a level of support that is unmatched by most any other disaster nationwide,” Chuck Edwards, who represents the 11th congressional district, which includes the hard-hit city of Asheville,

Experts worry Hurricane Helene could reduce voter turnout, disrupt ballot delivery, or hamper accurate polling in North Carolina.