North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democratic justice’s re-election
The North Carolina Supreme Court blocked state officials from certifying the re-election of Democrat Allison Riggs to the court, allowing Republican Jefferson Griffin to challenge the validity of nearly 60,
North Carolina Supreme Court Threatens to Steal an Election
A state Supreme Court justice won a narrow victory in November. Her challenger argues tens of thousands of votes should be thrown out.
“In North Carolina, Republicans Try to Reverse a Supreme Court Election Loss”
NYT: Judge Griffin’s protest includes two arguments against counting a few thousand ballots cast by overseas voters that one Republican justice said this week may have merit. But its centerpiece is a claim that some 60,
GOP-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race
The North Carolina Supreme Court blocked state officials from certifying the Democratic candidate as the winner of a razor-thin race for the state’s high court.
North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of slim Democratic justice win
Republican Jefferson Griffin lost by 734 votes, but he has contested the eligibility of 60,000 ballots cast in the election.
North Carolina's GOP-led Supreme Court intervenes to block election victory of Democratic justice
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked the certification of the state's Supreme Court election as it prepares to consider a challenge from a Republican appeals court judge who is seeking to overturn his loss in the November election.
North Carolina Supreme Court blocks state from certifying Democrat as winner in top court race
The North Carolina Supreme Court voted to block the certification of Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of her state Supreme Court race while her GOP opponent challenges the legitimacy of certain ballots.
North Carolina Supreme Court Blocked Certification of a Justice’s Win. Activists Fear It’s “Dangerous for Democracy.”
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North Carolina Dems Denounce ‘Astonishing’ State Supreme Court Move To Block Certification Of Dem Victory
Democrats and voting rights groups are sounding the alarm after the North Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked the
One Republican justice dissents in case blocking NC Supreme Court election certification
In his dissent, Justice Richard Dietz wrote that permitting such a case “invites incredible mischief” and will “lead to doubts about the finality of vote counts following an election.”
NC Supreme Court blocks state from certifying Riggs as the winner in high court election
The State Board of Elections is now temporarily blocked from certifying Allison Riggs as the winner in the Supreme Court election while the court considers her opponent’s challenge of 60,000 ballots.
Federal appeals court will hear GOP challenge to legitimacy of 60,000 NC voters in contested 2024 Supreme Court race
A Jan. 27 oral argument at the federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals means it's possible there's a ruling before mid-February, when the North Carolina Supreme Court has its first oral arguments of the ...
Last North Carolina legislative races get finalized, confirming GOP loss of veto-proof control
North Carolina General Assembly elections have been finalized and confirm that Republicans have lost their veto-proof control ...
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Republican lawsuit seeks to throw out votes in all North Carolina statewide races
While all eyes were on Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to discard ballots in a case that’s now with the state Supreme Court ...
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North Carolina Republicans Try a Judicial Coup
The Democratic incumbent got more votes. Now the Republican challenger is trying to throw out tens of thousands of them.` ...
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
Both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the ...
The gravity of a GOP election challenge in N.C.: ‘Invites incredible mischief’
Why the North Carolina Supreme Court allowing the case to proceed two months after the election is so extraordinary.
Helene relief, vetoes will be challenges for new North Carolina House speaker
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House elected a new speaker for the first time in 10 years on Wednesday, choosing a young ...
Under the Dome: Council of State members pick top staff; where GOP ballot challenges go next
Griffin asked the state Supreme Court to intervene after the State Board of Elections, which has a 3-2 Democratic majority, ...