It is past time for Griffin to end his challenge
Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of his election loss has resulted in victories that will make NC’s elections more secure, but he will not enjoy the fruits of those victories.
A federal judge has ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify Democrat Allison Riggs as the winner of the 2024 state Supreme Court election. The decision rejects ballot challenges from Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin.
In a press release, the NC Sheriffs' Association said that it is their "understanding and firm belief that all North Carolina sheriffs are fully complying with the legal requirements in G.S. 162-62, and we have seen no information or indication to the contrary."
NOT raising taxes has been a principle which has defined the GOP and consistently been a core philosophy.
The 2026 North Carolina Supreme Court race carries significant implications for the state's legal and political landscape. With this being the only one seat up for election, the outcome could either solidify the current Republican majority or provide Democrats a foothold to influence future court decisions.
On topics of current debate, having government buildings be a neutral space ensures an environment of free speech, where both left and right feel they are welcome to express their views.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's only common sense that when a bad guy shows up with a gun, you don't want to bring a knife to a gunfight or a stick," said Kidwell. "You want to bring a gun to a gunfight. Vote green on this bill."
A three-judge panel has allowed State Treasurer Brad Briner to intervene in a legal dispute between Gov. Josh Stein and state legislative leaders. Stein challenges a law that shifts one of his state Utilities Commission appointments to Briner.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has blocked a lower court ruling favoring Gov. Josh Stein in his legal battle with state legislative leaders and Auditor Dave Boliek over elections board appointments.
The federal judge overseeing the election dispute over a seat on North Carolina’s Supreme Court is giving parties in the case two more days to submit additional legal arguments. He indicated plans to issue a final ruling in the case after all briefs and arguments are filed.
Rep. Carla Cunningham, D-Mecklenburg, was the sole Democrat to both sponsor and vote for the legislation. Her county, surrounding the Charlotte metro area, is where Sheriff Gary McFadden has openly decided not to work with ICE to hold illegal aliens in custody until agents arrive.
Gov. Josh Stein urges the North Carolina Court of Appeals to reject a request from state legislative leaders and state Auditor Dave Boliek. Top lawmakers and Boliek seek an order blocking a lower court’s ruling favoring Stein in a dispute over the state elections board.