NC Supreme Court Race Heads to Second Recount Amid Tight Contest

A recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court race confirmed Democrat Justice Allison Riggs' lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes. Despite the recount, Griffin is pursuing a second recount and challenging over 60,000 ballots, citing voter identity issues. These challenges have been largely dismissed by local election boards. The Republican Party's efforts to contest the election results have been criticized by Democratic officials, including Governor Roy Cooper, as attempts to undermine voter rights. The court's current Republican majority could shift in future elections, making this race significant.