Judge Drops BAD NEWS For GOP's Bid to Disqualify 65000 Votes in Supreme Court Race

In a pivotal decision, a Wake County Superior Court judge has upheld the legitimacy of 65,000 ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, thwarting Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin's attempt to overturn the election result. Griffin, trailing Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs by 734 votes after two recounts, sought to disqualify these votes, alleging procedural discrepancies. Notably, among the challenged ballots were those of Justice Riggs' own parents, both lawful North Carolina voter. This ruling reinforces the sanctity of voter rights and the democratic process in North Carolina.Judicial Decision: The court affirmed the State Board of Elections' dismissal of Griffin's protests, citing adherence to lawful procedureVoter Disenfranchisement Concerns: Griffin's challenge targeted ballots from voters lacking certain registration details, including military and overseas voters, raising significant concerns about voter suppression.