Federal Judge Certifies Riggs as NC Supreme Court Winner | JQJO

A federal judge has ordered North Carolina to certify Democrat Allison Riggs as the winner of the state Supreme Court election, rejecting challenges from Republican Jefferson Griffin. Judge Richard Myers' decision overruled a state Supreme Court ruling that questioned thousands of ballots, primarily from overseas voters. Myers cited violations of voters' due process and equal protection rights. The ruling preserves Riggs' 734-vote lead, despite a six-month delay. Griffin has a week to appeal.