North Carolina GOP Challenges 65,000 Ballots in Supreme Court Election Dispute

Republicans seek to overturn Democratic Justice Allison Riggs' narrow victory, citing technicalities and targeting ballots from overseas voters and Hurricane Helene-affected areas.

Democratic Justice Allison Riggs holds a 734-vote lead after two recounts in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, but Republicans have challenged 65,000 ballots in an effort to overturn the result.
The ballots under challenge include those from overseas voters, military families, and residents affected by Hurricane Helene, with no evidence of fraud presented by the GOP.
Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin's legal actions focus on alleged clerical errors and incomplete voter registrations, with critics calling the move undemocratic and dangerous for election integrity.
The Republican-led state Supreme Court has blocked certification of Riggs' victory and sent the case to lower courts, while federal courts may also weigh in on the dispute.
Observers warn that overturning the election could set a precedent for post-election challenges and disenfranchisement, threatening the stability of future democratic processes.