North Carolina Supreme Court Race Hinges on Contested Ballots and Federal Court Intervention

Justice Allison Riggs seeks federal injunction to halt certification as legal battles over military and overseas votes continue.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the validity of approximately 60,000 challenged ballots, while allowing a 30-day cure period for military and overseas voters to provide proper identification.
Justice Allison Riggs, confirmed as the winner by two recounts with a 734-vote lead, has requested a federal injunction to pause the election certification process.
Republican candidate Judge Jefferson Griffin continues to challenge over 65,000 ballots, citing voter ID and registration issues, raising concerns over potential disenfranchisement.
Critics argue that the challenges disproportionately target young, minority, and military voters, fueling broader debates over electoral integrity and voter suppression.
Federal District Judge Richard Myers has ordered the state elections board to report on affected voters and counties, with further legal proceedings expected to determine the race's outcome.