NC Supreme Court Election Dispute Nears Federal Review

The North Carolina Supreme Court election remains unresolved as incumbent Justice Allison Riggs faces legal challenges from her Republican opponent, Jefferson Griffin, who seeks to invalidate over 60,000 mail-in and early in-person votes. After narrowly winning by 734 votes, Riggs recused herself from the case which has bounced between state and federal courts. The federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether the case should be handled in federal or state courts, with Riggs arguing for a swift resolution to protect voters' rights. Griffin's strategy involves questioning the validity of ballots from military personnel and others who did not provide required identification, despite legal protections for these voters. Critics, including voting rights advocates, claim Griffin's actions undermine democracy and are aimed at disenfranchising voters. The outcome of this case is crucial as it not only affects Riggs's position but also the integrity of the electoral process in North Carolina.