North Carolina Supreme Court race nears resolution amid ballot disputes

The North Carolina Supreme Court is still addressing the contentious election for a seat on the state Supreme Court, where Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs leads Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin by a mere 734 votes. A federal judge has mandated the implementation of a Supreme Court decision that allows approximately 60,000 ballots previously challenged by Griffin, primarily due to incomplete voter registration information, to be counted. However, around 260 ballots cast by individuals classified as 'never residents' have been ordered to be discarded. The focus now shifts to 5,000 ballots from military and overseas voters, which could potentially alter the outcome of the election; these voters will be given 30 days to submit photo identification. The North Carolina Board of Elections is expected to issue guidance on how affected voters can comply with the new requirements. The legal battles continue as both parties await a final resolution to this pivotal election.