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Jan 26, 2025 Judge Griffin continued a legal effort to overturn Justice Alison Riggs's certified election to the North Carolina Supreme Court Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
An ongoing attempt to discard tens of thousands of votes to reverse a certified judicial election result threatens electoral integrity.
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- Judge Griffin attempts to overturn election of Justice Alison Riggs — Judge Griffin is attempting to overturn the election of Justice Alison Riggs to the North Carolina Supreme Court. This legal battle is ongoing, with court dates set and public support mobilizing to defend the election outcome. The case highlights issues of judicial independence and electoral integrity in the face of challenges to democratic processes.
- North Carolina GOP attempts to overturn election results — In North Carolina, the GOP is attempting to overturn the election results for the NC Supreme Court seat won by Justice Alison Riggs. This effort involves Judge Griffin's attempt to discard 60,000 votes, which has sparked significant opposition from organizations like Common Cause NC and Emancipate. These groups are mobilizing efforts to raise awareness and counteract the GOP's actions, which are seen as an attempt to undermine democratic processes similar to tactics used in the 2020 election.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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