NC elections officials consider Republican’s protest in tight race for high-court seat
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Republican Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin, who trails in the race, wanted officials to throw out more than 60,000 ballots cast in this year's elections, based on what GOP leaders claim are instances of fraud or irregularities.

Summary

North Carolina’s State Board of Elections rejected Republican efforts to discard over 60,000 ballots in a closely contested state Supreme Court race where Democrat Justice Allison Riggs leads Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes after two recounts.

The GOP alleged irregularities, including missing voter ID data, but failed to identify any ineligible voters.

Democrats argued the challenges aimed to disenfranchise lawful voters.

The board’s decision, largely along party lines, could still be appealed in court, leaving the race and three state legislative contests unresolved.

Critics warn the challenges undermine democracy.