NC Court Ruling Could Overturn Supreme Court Race, Challenges 65K Ballots

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that over 65,000 ballots from the 2024 Supreme Court election must be verified, potentially affecting the outcome of the race where Democrat incumbent Allison Riggs leads Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin by just 734 votes. The court's 2-1 decision found that many of the disputed ballots did not comply with state laws regarding voter registration and identification, requiring voters to provide proof of eligibility within 15 days. Griffin's challenges focus on voters lacking a driver's license number or photo ID, raising concerns over the legality of these ballots. Riggs and her supporters have criticized the decision, claiming it is an attempt to disenfranchise voters and