‘Five-Alarm Fire for Democracy’: NC Supreme Court Case

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The NC Supreme Court is considering an action that could invalidate the votes of 60,000 residents, potentially altering the results of a judicial election. It’s suggested that the Republican-controlled court may award the election to Republican candidate Judge Jefferson Griffin, despite him apparently losing to his Democratic counterpart, incumbent Justice Allison Riggs. This event is considered a significant moment for democracy and judicial independence in North Carolina.

The NC Supreme Court debates potentially invalidating the votes of 60,000 North Carolina voters, marking a significant moment in the state’s history.

A critical point for democracy and judicial independence has arrived as the NC Supreme Court has halted the certification of one of their own’s election.

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This delay suggests that the Republican-controlled court may grant victory to their Republican candidate, Judge Jefferson Griffin, notwithstanding that Griffin appears to have lost to his Democratic contender, Justice Allison Riggs.

Cardinal & Pine’s Dylan Rhoney delves into the backstory of this situation and its future implications. Scroll down for more details.

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