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Supreme Court Race Hangs by 734 Votes Amid Controversy

1/14/2025

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In a nail-biting Supreme Court race in North Carolina, Democrat Justice Allison Riggs holds a slim lead of 734 votes over Republican Jefferson Griffin. Griffin is contesting over 60,000 ballots, alleging improper registrations. The state Supreme Court has paused certification, with federal courts set to weigh in on the election's legitimacy on January 27.

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In a nail-biting Supreme Court race in North Carolina, Democrat Justice Allison Riggs holds a slim lead of 734 votes over Republican Jefferson Griffin. Griffin is contesting over 60,000 ballots, alleging improper registrations. The state Supreme Court has paused certification, with federal courts set to weigh in on the election's legitimacy on January 27.