Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin is pushing for action to address his election ballot challenges as he trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes. Griffin is seeking a writ of mandamus from the state Court of Appeals to mandate state election officials to address his challenges promptly. He has filed protests targeting incomplete voter registrations, non-residents voting, and absentee ballots without photo IDs.
Griffin’s lawyers argue that the State Board of Elections is failing to follow statutory guidelines and timelines in deciding on election protests, causing delays in certifying election results. They stress the importance of fair and efficient procedures to determine election outcomes to maintain public trust in the electoral process.
In response to a Superior Court judge denying his initial petition, Griffin is renewing his request for immediate action from the Court of Appeals. The state Democratic Party has also filed a lawsuit related to election challenges. The State Board of Elections is expected to discuss Griffin’s challenges soon, but Griffin’s lawyers criticize the timeline as too slow.
Griffin’s case highlights the importance of swift resolution in contested elections to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. As legal battles continue, the outcome of the North Carolina Supreme Court race remains uncertain pending the resolution of election challenges.
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