由于报道选举遵守问题而受到报复的指控, 新汉诺威县选举主任DeNay Harris被停职. New Hanover County Elections Director DeNay Harris was suspended amid allegations of retaliation for reporting election compliance issues.

新汉诺威县选举主任DeNay Harris在2026年3月19日被行政暂停, 由于与县领导层的冲突不断增长. New Hanover County Elections Director DeNay Harris was placed on administrative suspension with pay on March 19, 2026, amid a growing conflict with county leadership. 哈里斯指控报道违规问题, 包括未经授权进入选举设施和不当记录处理的报复行为, 并声称她面临欺凌和监视. Harris alleged retaliation for reporting compliance issues, including unauthorized access to election facilities and improper record handling, and claimed she faced bullying and surveillance. 县官员,包括县经理克里斯·考德丽特 (Chris Coudriet),质疑她的说法,理由是表现问题. County officials, including County Manager Chris Coudriet, disputed her claims, citing performance concerns. 执法部门在调查中找回了她的笔记本电脑, 并安排了一次特别的董事会会议来解决这个问题. Law enforcement retrieved her laptop during an investigation, and a special board meeting was scheduled to address the matter. 选举委员会和县领导人之间持续存在的紧张关系, 在过去的争议以及前任董事突然离职之后. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the elections board and county leadership, following past disputes and the abrupt departure of the previous director.