Overview

• Jefferson Griffin, a Republican, has contested the results of the North Carolina Supreme Court race, where he trails Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs by 734 votes out of over 5.5 million cast.
• Griffin's lawsuits challenge the validity of more than 60,000 ballots, citing incomplete voter registration applications and lack of compliance with photo ID requirements, particularly targeting absentee and overseas voters.
• The North Carolina Supreme Court, with Riggs recused, has directed Griffin's appeals to begin in a lower court, slowing the resolution of the case while maintaining a temporary block on certifying Riggs's victory.
• Riggs argues that Griffin’s challenges could disenfranchise lawful voters, undermine public confidence in elections, and set a precedent for retroactive rule changes in future contests.
• The ongoing dispute has drawn sharp partisan criticism, with Democrats accusing Griffin of attempting to overturn a legitimate election and Republicans framing the effort as a fight for election integrity.