North Carolina Supreme Court Race Dispute Continues

The contentious North Carolina Supreme Court election between Democratic Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin has led to a legal battle over the validity of over 60,000 ballots. Griffin, who lost by 734 votes confirmed by two recounts, is contesting the election results, claiming irregularities in voter registration under past laws. A federal judge remanded the case back to the state court, where the Republican-majority Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the certification of Riggs' victory, as Griffin's claims have been largely dismissed by the state elections board. Riggs' campaign asserts that the election was fair, with evidence supporting her win, while the ongoing dispute hinges on procedural issues and the interpretation of voter registration requirements under state and federal law. The case now awaits further action from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, complicating the timeline for resolving the election outcome.