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

Democrat Allison Riggs seeks federal intervention as challenges to military and overseas ballots threaten to overturn her narrow 734-vote victory over Republican Jefferson Griffin.

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the validity of approximately 60,000 ballots challenged by Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin, while requiring 5,500 military and overseas voters to cure ID deficiencies within 30 days.
Democratic Justice Allison Riggs has requested a federal injunction to halt the enforcement of these ballot challenges, citing concerns over voter disenfranchisement and fairness.
Critics argue that the ballot challenges disproportionately affect military members, overseas voters, and young voters, groups more likely to support Riggs, raising concerns about partisan motives.
The State Board of Elections has faced criticism for administrative failures in handling voter registration data, which contributed to the ballot disputes now at the center of the legal battle.
The outcome of this unresolved election has significant implications for voting rights, electoral integrity, and the balance of power in North Carolina's judiciary.