Jefferson Griffin

NC Judge Wins Recounts, GOP Still Tries to Overturn Election

Following a razor-thin victory affirmed by recounts, Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs faces a challenge to over 60,000 ballots by her Republican opponent, Jefferson Griffin. Griffin’s campaign, targeting Democratic-leaning voters disproportionately, alleges irregularities despite failing to provide evidence of ineligible voters. This challenge could be appealed to the state Supreme Court, where a Republican majority could overturn the election and solidify their partisan advantage. The outcome significantly impacts the future of North Carolina’s redistricting process and the balance of power in the state.

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Riggs Holds 24-Vote Lead in NC Supreme Court Race

After a delay in counting absentee and provisional ballots, Democrat Allison Riggs has edged out Republican Jefferson Griffin by a mere 24 votes in the North Carolina Supreme Court race. This extremely narrow margin emerged following the processing of late-arriving ballots by county election boards. While county certifications are complete, several counties require additional time to finalize their counts, leaving the outcome uncertain pending further review and potential recounts. The final result will significantly impact the court’s partisan balance, currently 5-2 Republican.

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