NC Audit Reveals $8.4M In Election Costs

How much does it cost taxpayers every time a ballot is cast? A new North Carolina audit found that municipal elections across 91 counties cost taxpayers $8.4 million, averaging roughly $10 per ballot, with costs ranging from $5.83 per vote in the state's largest county to more than $1,500 per vote in its smallest. In this episode of The States, Greg Bishop examines what drives election costs, including personnel, facilities, operating expenses, voter turnout, and state mandates. The report also compares North Carolina's findings with research from MIT on election spending nationwide, raising broader questions about government efficiency, taxpayer accountability, and the cost of administering elections. As election spending continues to grow, should governments focus on lowering administrative costs while maintaining election integrity? Watch the full report and join the conversation. Subscribe for more reporting on government spending, taxpayer accountability, state policy, and economic news from across America. #ElectionCosts #TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentSpending #NorthCarolina #ElectionIntegrity #Taxpayer #FiscalResponsibility #PublicFinance #Voting #CenterSquare