News

Riggs, elections board signal plans to take ballot dispute back to federal court

The North Carolina State Board of Elections and state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs plan to take a ballot dispute back to federal court if they lose at the state court level. The board and Riggs both filed court documents Thursday confirming their plans to return to federal court if state courts rule in favor of Riggs’ opponent, Jefferson Griffin.

CJ Staff
News

Democrats want federal court to address GOP challenge of 60,000 NC ballots

The North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Friday to ensure challenges of 60,000 ballots in the state's latest election are addressed in federal court. Republicans filed the challenges with the State Board of Elections. The challenges could affect the outcome of the state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin, along with a handful of state legislative contests.

CJ Staff

Help Support Non-profit Journalism & Donate Today

News

New deadline for NC counties to send absentee ballots to military and overseas citizens fast approaching

Absentee and eligible military and overseas ballots are slated to go out Friday to those who requested them. All of North Carolina's 100 counties are on track to meet the Sept. 20 deadline, according to a spokesman for the North Carolina State Election Board.

Theresa Opeka
News

Earlier Primary Means Earlier Voting Deadlines

RALEIGH – Advancing the North Carolina primary date to March 15 has led to earlier deadlines for registering to vote, absentee voting, changing your party affiliation, and other election-related activities. Those wanting to vote absentee by mail now can apply for a ballot.

Barry Smith