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North Carolina Judge Challenging Outcome of Race Wore Confederate Uniform in College Photo

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 29, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

North Carolina judge and state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin posed in Confederate military garb while attending UNC in the 2000s.

Chapel Hill’s 2025 Mayoral Race Gains Its First Candidate. Here’s Who It Is

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 27, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chris Suttle, a cannabis lobbyist and consultant, announced his plans to run for Chapel Hill mayor during an open mic event Tuesday night.

North Carolina Appeals Judges Hear Arguments in Unresolved Court Election

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 22, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

North Carolina appeals court judges listened to arguments Friday about whether votes on tens of thousands of ballots in an unsettled state Supreme Court election from November should remain in the tally or could be discarded.

Imperfect Political Parties Drive Youth Voters to Register Unaffiliated

Posted by UNC Media Hub | Feb 26, 2025 | Election, Town Square, UNC

Half of youth voters identify as independent in North Carolina, leading to questions about why they do and how to best reach them.

North Carolina Justices Don’t Fast-Track Challenge Over Election for Seat on Their Court

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 22, 2025 | Election, State Government

A majority of North Carolina Supreme Court justices rejected a request to fast-track the case, which likely benefits Jefferson Griffin.

North Carolina Judge’s Ruling Retains Close Court Election Result, but More Legal Steps Are Expected

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 9, 2025 | Election, State Government

A North Carolina judge upheld decisions by election officials to reject protests against 60,000 votes in a close state Supreme Court election.

Legal Challenge Over Extremely Close North Carolina Election Stays in State Court for Now

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 6, 2025 | Election, State Government

The decision appears to shutter federal court venues to settle the November election outcome between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin.

North Carolina Supreme Court Passing for Now on Ruling if Ballots in Close Race Are Valid

Posted by Associated Press | Jan 25, 2025 | Election, State Government

North Carolina’s Supreme Court dismissed a request by the trailing Jefferson Griffin to rule now on whether 60,000+ ballots should be tossed.

‘It’s Unheard Of’: Voting Rights Advocates Slam GOP Effort To Toss Out Votes in Supreme Court Race

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 14, 2025 | Election, Instagram, State, State Government

Common Cause NC’s Bob Phillips discusses the ongoing battle over a State Supreme Court seat – including an unprecedented legal challenge.

North Carolina Justices Block Certification of Election Outcome in Race for One of Its Own Seats

Posted by Associated Press | Jan 8, 2025 | Election, State Government

North Carolina’s Supreme Court blocked the certification of Justice Allison Riggs so it can review legal arguments by the trailing candidate.

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