North Carolina Supreme Court Race Heads to Recount

The North Carolina Supreme Court race is undergoing a recount after incumbent Justice Allison Riggs, a Democrat, narrowly overtook Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, leading by 625 votes as of Tuesday. Griffin, who initially led by approximately 10,000 votes on Election Night, requested the recount due to the close margin and pending final counts from some counties. Riggs’ campaign emphasized that recounts are a standard part of the electoral process, advocating for transparency and confidence in the system. Meanwhile, Griffin's campaign has filed a lawsuit against the State Board of Elections for allegedly not providing timely voter data necessary for potential challenges. The recount must be completed by November 26, and if Riggs maintains her lead, it will prevent Republicans from expanding their majority on the court. This election is crucial as Democrats will not have another chance to flip the court until 2028.