NC Supreme Court Race Concludes After Months of Legal Battles
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Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs, ending months of legal challenges following the 2024 election. A federal judge rejected Griffin's lawsuit contesting tens of thousands of ballots, effectively upholding Riggs' 734-vote victory. The decision concludes litigation that questioned the eligibility of various voter categories. Riggs' win maintains the current 5-2 court split, with Republicans holding the majority. The lengthy legal battle sparked concerns about efforts to overturn close elections.
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