North Carolina Supreme Court Race Hinges on Disputed Ballots

Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin's legal challenges to over 60,000 votes could overturn a narrow Democratic victory in the 2024 election.

Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin is contesting over 60,000 votes in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, citing incomplete voter registrations and lack of photo ID for overseas ballots.
Democratic Justice Allison Riggs currently leads Griffin by 734 votes, with two recounts and the state election board previously confirming her victory.
Griffin's primary focus is on 5,509 overseas ballots submitted without photo identification, which he argues violates state law despite an election board rule exempting such voters.
The North Carolina Supreme Court, with a Republican majority, has temporarily blocked certification of the election results to review Griffin's claims; Riggs has recused herself from the case.
Critics, including Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates, warn Griffin's efforts could set a precedent for undermining the legitimacy of elections by targeting legal votes.