The 4th U.S. Circuit Court ruled that a contested election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat should be handled in state court, not federal court. Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs holds a narrow lead over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, who is contesting the validity of around 66,000 ballots. Griffin's challenges focus on identity verification for voters and the handling of overseas ballots. This ruling has raised concerns among election experts about potential consequences for election integrity.
The 4th Circuit has ruled that lawsuits regarding the contested election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat should remain in state court for the time being.
Justice Allison Riggs, currently leading with a narrow margin, faces challenges from Jeff Griffin over the counting and validation of a significant number of ballots.
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