North Carolina Court Orders Recount of 65,000 Votes in State Supreme Court Race
A ruling by the North Carolina Court of Appeals mandates a recount of over 65,000 votes, prompting appeals from the candidates involved in the contested election.
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The state Court of Appeals did not throw out the contested ballots.
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North Carolina’s appellate courts are controlled by partisan hacks who will do whatever it takes to maintain Republican power.
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The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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The latest decision overturns a ruling by a lower state court from February that had effectively dismissed the case.
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Summary
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled to recount over 65,000 votes in the closely contested Supreme Court race. Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin has claimed these votes may be ineligible, leading to a 15-day verification period for voters. Democrat Allison Riggs holds a narrow lead, and the decision is expected to be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Critics argue that the ruling risks disenfranchising lawful voters. The outcome of the recount could alter the state Supreme Court's balance, currently favoring Republicans.
Perspectives
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that over 65,000 ballots in a contested Supreme Court election must be verified for eligibility or potentially discarded, a decision that favors the Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin.
The ruling is seen by some as a solution to ensuring lawful voting, while critics argue it retroactively changes election rules to benefit Griffin and disenfranchises eligible voters.
The case is expected to escalate to the state Supreme Court, which has a Republican majority, raising concerns about partisanship influencing judicial outcomes.
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