NC Court Requires 65,000 Voters to Verify Eligibility for Supreme Court Race

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ordered the verification and recount of over 65,000 votes in a closely contested Supreme Court race, potentially overturning the narrow victory of incumbent Justice Allison Riggs. The court's 2-1 ruling allows voters whose ballots were challenged by Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin to provide documentation of their eligibility within 15 days. This decision has sparked significant controversy, with Riggs asserting that it threatens to disenfranchise lawful voters and sets a dangerous precedent. The ruling, authored by two Republican judges, found that the State Board of Elections improperly dismissed Griffin's election protests regarding ballots lacking proper registration or identification. As the situation unfolds, Riggs plans to appeal the ruling, and the case may ultimately reach the state Supreme Court, where she has recused herself from participation. This ongoing legal battle has left North Carolina as the only state without a certified Supreme Court election result.