NC GOP Power Grab Fails, But Threat to Democracy Remains
Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin conceded his challenge to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs’s election victory, declining to appeal a federal court ruling. Griffin’s six-month-long legal battle, involving multiple unsuccessful appeals, aimed to disqualify legally cast ballots. This case, criticized by various groups for potentially setting a harmful precedent, ultimately tested the limits of post-election litigation and raised concerns about future election challenges. A federal judge, ultimately rejecting Griffin’s attempt at retroactive ballot invalidation, cited due process violations.
John Q. Hosedrinker