Democrats Won a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Control Over the Board That Sets Election Rules.

North Carolina's elections board has lost control of the elections board.

The board oversees virtually every aspect of state elections, large and small.

The party that controls the board holds significant power over who votes, how those votes are counted and who ultimately wins races.

Experts say it will likely make it easier for challenges like Griffin ’s to succeed.

North Carolina's election board will be controlled by Republican majorities by the end of next month .

The new board will work hand-in-hand with the Republican -controlled legislature to transform elections in other ways.

Liberals, however, expect the revamped board to work hand in hand with the GOP .

Experts say it could lead some boards to reduce the number of polling sites in areas with more Democrats .