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North Carolina Supreme Court Election Faces Legal Showdown

3/22/2025

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North Carolina's Supreme Court election hangs in the balance as Republican Jefferson Griffin contests over 65,000 ballots, asserting their invalidity. Despite a narrow defeat by 734 votes to Democrat Allison Riggs, Griffin's relentless legal fight captivates national interest. A three-judge panel has heard the case, but the potential for further appeals looms, extending the uncertainty.

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Story summary

North Carolina's Supreme Court election hangs in the balance as Republican Jefferson Griffin contests over 65,000 ballots, asserting their invalidity. Despite a narrow defeat by 734 votes to Democrat Allison Riggs, Griffin's relentless legal fight captivates national interest. A three-judge panel has heard the case, but the potential for further appeals looms, extending the uncertainty.