North Carolina Supreme Court Race Remains Unresolved Over Disputed Ballots

Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin challenges over 60,000 votes after losing to Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes, delaying certification of the election results.

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.