The Daily Introducing: ‘The Improvement Association,’ From the Makers of Serial
May 1, 2021
Dive into the tangled world of election fraud allegations in rural Bladen County, N.C. Discover the accusations against the Bladen County Improvement Association and the wider implications for race and politics. Uncover the gripping narratives that challenge the concept of electoral integrity, alongside the powerful interests that influence these dynamics. Zoe Chace brings the complex realities of local governance and community power to light, unveiling stories that resonate far beyond the election cycle.
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2018 North Carolina Election Fraud
- In 2018, a North Carolina congressional election was overturned due to fraud, a rare occurrence in the last 80 years.
- Republican Mark Harris initially won, but suspiciously high absentee ballots in Bladen County led to an investigation.
A Late-Night Call
- Zoe Chace received a late-night call from Horace Munn, head of the Bladen County Improvement Association's political arm.
- Munn wanted to discuss the election fraud hearing and the context surrounding it.