Republicans Push for Election Control in North Carolina

In North Carolina, Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin is continuing his legal battle to overturn the recent state Supreme Court election results, which saw Democrat Allison Riggs win reelection. Griffin's latest strategy involves challenging the validity of over 60,000 ballots, starting with 5,509 overseas ballots, in a move critics describe as an attempt to 'steal' the election. Former Governor Roy Cooper and other Democrats argue that Griffin's efforts reflect a broader GOP strategy aimed at undermining democracy and controlling elections within the state. Meanwhile, in Montana, Republican lawmakers are pushing to allow political contributions to judicial campaigns, aiming to diminish the judiciary's independence after it ruled against several GOP-backed laws. This initiative has sparked concerns about the erosion of nonpartisan judicial practices in Montana. In Minnesota, a power struggle is unfolding as Republicans attempt to assert control of the House despite a Democratic boycott over quorum issues, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding election integrity and legislative authority.