Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out votes on military and overseas absentee ballots is unconstitutional, federal District Judge Richard Myers ruled Monday. In a 68-page ruling, Myers said the state Board of Elections should certify the election results based on the tally of all eligible votes in November, …
Read More »North Carolina Supreme Court Halts Recount Order in Disputed Judicial Race
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued a brief but significant order Monday that temporarily halts the enforcement of a lower court ruling requiring a review and verification of more than 65,000 contested votes in the razor-thin 2024 state Supreme Court election. In a two-sentence decision, the high court stayed a …
Read More »Republican-Controlled North Carolina Supreme Court Blocks Certification of Democratic Incumbant
In a contentious 5-1 decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday barring the state from certifying Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of a closely contested judicial race. The court, composed of five Republican justices, will now hear a challenge brought by Riggs’ Republican opponent, Jefferson …
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