North Carolina
A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.
This is the state view: events recorded for North Carolina, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.
In North Carolina
1984
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Justice Department objects to Robeson County precinct consolidation and closing the South Smiths polling place
On September 21, 1984 the Justice Department wrote that it "must object" to the consolidation of voting precincts and the elimination of the South Smiths polling place in Robeson County. The Department's list notes the objection was withdrawn January 28, 1985.
- Justice Department, Voting Determination Letters for North Carolina (Section 5 objection letters) ↗
- Justice Department Section 5 objection letter, September 21, 1984 ↗
Source last checked Oct 20, 2026
Nationwide
1984
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Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act becomes law
Public Law 98-435, dated September 28, 1984, is titled "To improve access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections."
Source last checked Oct 22, 2026
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