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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

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.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#ballot-challenge #elections #north-carolina

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

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.

via WRAL News|

#ballot-challenge #election-dispute #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Massachusetts Commission Dismisses Challenge to Remove Trump from Ballot

The Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission dismissed a challenge to remove former President Trump from the Republican presidential primary ballot, citing lack of jurisdiction. Despite efforts in multiple states to challenge Trump's eligibility following the Capitol riot, he remains a frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Trump has appealed a ruling in Colorado disqualifying him from appearing on the state's ballots, and the U.S. Supreme Court will decide on the matter.

via Fox News|

#2024-election #ballot-challenge #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Oregon Supreme Court Refuses to Remove Trump from Primary Ballot

The Oregon Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge that sought to prevent Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 Republican primary and general election ballot in Oregon, citing the Five voters' request based on section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court stated that the Oregon Secretary of State had no authority under Oregon law to consider Trump's qualification to serve as President at the primary election stage, and the presidential primary ballots must be finalized by March 21, 2024.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#2024-republican-primary #ballot-challenge #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Colorado Supreme Court to Decide Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amidst 14th Amendment Challenge"

The case seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off Colorado's 2024 ballot will be heard by the state Supreme Court. The lawsuit alleges that Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6th Capitol siege, disqualifying him from holding office under the 14th Amendment. A district court judge ruled that Trump did engage in insurrection but that the restriction did not apply to the presidency. Both sides have appealed, and the Supreme Court will now consider the case. The outcome could have implications for Trump's eligibility in other states and may potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

via The Denver Post|

#14th-amendment #ballot-challenge #colorado-supreme-court

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Colorado Judge Allows Trump on Ballot Despite Insurrection Allegations

A Colorado judge ruled that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol but rejected a lawsuit seeking to keep him off the state's primary ballot. The judge found that while Trump did engage in insurrection, it is unclear whether a Civil War-era Constitutional amendment barring insurrectionists from public office applies to the presidency. This is the third ruling in a week against lawsuits attempting to remove Trump from the ballot based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The decision is likely to be appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court and may ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

via The Associated Press|

#14th-amendment #ballot-challenge #colorado

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Trump's Colorado Ballot Trial: Democracy at Stake"

The trial to determine whether Donald Trump will be allowed on Colorado's ballot began with both sides arguing that American democracy is at stake. The plaintiffs seek to tie Trump to the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021, and prevent him from running for office based on the 14th Amendment. The defense argues that Trump did not incite the violence and that the lawsuit's charge is nebulous. The trial is expected to last five days, with a ruling expected by the end of November. The case could potentially reach the state or federal Supreme Court.

via The Denver Post|

#ballot-challenge #colorado #democracy