N.C. Supreme Court Pauses Voter Verification Ruling

The North Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily stayed a Court of Appeals decision that could potentially alter the outcome of a closely contested election for a seat on the state's highest court. This decision halts a ruling that would have required over 65,000 voters to verify their eligibility, following challenges from Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. Griffin, who trails Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs by 734 votes, argued that many ballots were wrongly counted due to lack of proper voter identification. The Supreme Court's stay is intended to maintain the status quo as it decides whether to fully review the case, which remains undecided since the November election. Both Riggs and Griffin have recused themselves from deliberations, and the case continues to stir significant legal debate over voter eligibility and election integrity. If upheld, the appeals court's decision could potentially change the election result in Griffin's favor.