Republican NC elections board member resigns over prohibited campaign donations
Source: [Raleigh] News & Observer
Bob Rucho, a Republican member of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, announced his resignation on Thursday, after making what appear to be prohibited campaign contributions to two political candidates running for election this year.
While serving as a member of the board, Rucho donated roughly $1,200 to the reelection campaigns of Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown and Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell.
State law prohibits election board members from donating to political candidates.
A spokesperson for State Auditor Dave Boliek, who on Thursday appointed Rucho’s replacement, confirmed to The News & Observer that the resignation was related to the contributions.
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