Jefferson Griffin Lost. The Reputation of State Courts Might Be the Biggest Loser.
The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state’s judiciary.
Griffin Concedes to Riggs, Ending Six-Month Fight Over NC Supreme Court Race
The concession comes two days after a federal judge ordered the State Board of Elections to certify the 734-vote win for Riggs.
Elections Officials Narrow Jefferson Griffin’s Path to Victory
The State Board of Elections said a key part of the state Supreme Court’s ruling last week will only apply to Guilford County.
N.C. Supreme Court (Sort of) Rules for Allison Riggs
After the state Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday, only about 5,200 ballots remain in play for Jefferson Griffin.
Jefferson Griffin’s Gambit Scores a Win
The N.C. Court of Appeals gave Jefferson Griffin a victory in his quest for a state Supreme Court seat, but it’s not over yet.
Griffin Takes His Case to His Court of Appeals Colleagues
The Republican state Supreme Court candidate floated familiar arguments to his colleagues.
Wake Judge Dismisses Jefferson Griffin’s Election ChallengeÂ
The decision isn’t the end of legal battles over the state Supreme Court race, but it is a setback for Griffin’s effort to throw out thousands of votes.
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Mark Robinson Drops Lawsuit Against CNN, Says He’s Exiting Politics
In December, the combative former lieutenant governor asked a federal judge to rewrite libel laws. On Friday, he conceded that “continuing to pursue retribution from CNN is a futile effort.”
Some N.C. Supreme Court Republicans Seem Willing to Overturn Griffin’s Defeat
While the justices remanded the case to Wake County’s superior court on Wednesday, it’s likely to return. Â
Jefferson Griffin’s Gambit For a State Supreme Court Seat
Last year, a state board and rules commission said overseas voters didn’t need to provide photo ID. Now Griffin wants ballots from heavily Democratic counties tossed.
Judicial Candidates Made Numerous Prohibited Donations
At least 15 candidates in the 2024 election cycle made political donations while campaigning or serving as a judge.
Young People Cast Fewer Provisional Ballots in 2024. Many Still Didn’t Count.
While provisional ballots can help decide elections in North Carolina, many ballots—especially students’—often get tossed.
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