NC Elections Board Dismisses GOP Bid to Disqualify 60,000 Ballots

The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican Jefferson Griffin's challenge of over 60,000 ballots in the state Supreme Court race, where he trails Democrat Allison Riggs by over 700 votes. Griffin's protests, which claimed ineligible voters participated, were rejected mostly along party lines. The board's decision, criticized by the NC GOP, follows recounts affirming Riggs' lead. Griffin can appeal the decision, potentially escalating the case to state court. The board also dismissed similar challenges in legislative races, with most votes splitting 3-2 along party lines.