Overview

• 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.