NC Supreme Court Rules Most Challenged Ballots Counted, Impacting 2024 Election

The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a mixed ruling regarding the contested ballots in the 2024 state Supreme Court election between Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. The court decided that over 60,000 ballots from voters with incomplete registrations will be counted, while also allowing a 30-day period for overseas military voters to provide valid identification. However, approximately 200 ballots from voters who never resided in North Carolina will be excluded. Griffin had filed challenges that, if fully successful, could have overturned his narrow electoral defeat by 734 votes. Riggs expressed intent to seek federal court intervention, emphasizing the need to protect the voting rights of military personnel. The ongoing legal battle remains uncertain, as it could still impact the final outcome of the election.