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North Carolina Court Orders Verification of 65,000 Ballots

4/4/2025

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In a pivotal ruling, a North Carolina appeals court has mandated the verification of over 65,000 ballots in the closely contested 2024 Supreme Court race. This decision could potentially flip the narrow victory of Democrat Allison Riggs, who currently leads by just 734 votes, in favor of Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. An appeal is anticipated.

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In a pivotal ruling, a North Carolina appeals court has mandated the verification of over 65,000 ballots in the closely contested 2024 Supreme Court race. This decision could potentially flip the narrow victory of Democrat Allison Riggs, who currently leads by just 734 votes, in favor of Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. An appeal is anticipated.