North Carolina court race ends as Griffin concedes to Riggs
North Carolina Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin (R) has conceded defeat in a contested race for a seat on the state Supreme Court, bringing an end to a saga that has lasted six months.
Griffin’s concession to incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) came after a ruling from a federal judge for the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify Riggs as the winner. He said he doesn’t fully agree with the ruling but will not appeal it.
Federal judge rules North Carolina must certify state Supreme Court victory
A federal judge ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections on Monday to certify the results of the state’s Supreme Court election, giving Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs the upper hand in the still-contested race.
Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers ruled Monday that the state board must certify the results of the November election, which have been the target of legal challenges by Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin.
North Carolina lawmakers hope to end Trump administration lawsuits
President Donald Trump has worked to advance his agenda at lightning speed, but courts have halted those efforts after an avalanche of challenges to his actions. North Carolina Republicans are eyeing a way to stop Democrats from adding to the onslaught.
Hope Is Being Restored in the NC Mountains, One Chainsaw and Prayer at a Time
This holiday season, the spirit of giving shines brightly in North Carolina's mountain communities. As families continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, faith-based organizations are offering vital support, combining practical assistance with unwavering faith to bring hope and restoration.
'We Don't Want to Be Forgotten'
The Republican power grab in North Carolina, explained
Democrats will hold some of North Carolina’s highest offices, including the governorship, come January. But these incoming lawmakers will be less powerful than their predecessors, after the Republican-dominated legislature stripped away several of their duties this week.
Democratic Incumbent U.S. Reps. Foushee and Ross Reelected in Blue Triangle Districts, Brad Knott Elected in Redrawn 13th Congressional District
Here are election results for U.S. House Districts 2, 4, and 13 which encompass the Triangle. Democratic Rep. Deborah Ross has won reelection in North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Alan Swain with 66 percent of the vote. Ross was first elected to Congress in 2020. She will continue representing much of Wake County, including most of Raleigh and parts of Cary, Morrisville, and Garner.
In Raleigh's Seven City Council Races, Most Incumbents Hang On While District A Elects a Former Planning Director
Along with a new mayor, Janet Cowell, Raleigh’s city council will see a new leader in one of its district seats while six incumbents will remain on the council. In District A, Mitchell Silver, Raleigh’s former planning director, ousted first-term incumbent Mary Black and defeated another challenger, Whitney Hill, taking about 40 percent of the vote. Black, 30, an environmental justice advocate with a background in social media strategy, was elected in 2022 as part of a cohort of four newcomers, all progressive millennial women. Black had broad appeal with...
North Carolina shatters early voting record
North Carolina shattered its early voting record, with more than half the state’s registered voters casting their ballots before Election Day.
By Sunday, 4,465,548 voters had cast their ballots, according to the State Election Board, compared to the previous record of 3.6 million in 2020. In all, 57% of the state’s 7.8 million registered voters have voted. Areas affected by Hurricane Helene had higher levels of early voting — the 25 counties affected had a rate of 58.9% — assuaging concerns about the natural disaster affecting voting.
Early in-person voting in North Carolina exceeds 2020 total
Early in-person voting in North Carolina ends on Saturday, but the number of people who’ve cast ballots by this method already has exceeded the total from four years ago, according to the State Board of Elections.
For the fall 2020 elections, a record 3.63 million people voted during the 17-day early-voting period at hundreds of sites in all 100 counties. This year, the state exceeded that total by late Thursday, with 3.71 million people casting early in-person ballots as of early Friday, said board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell.
Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic candidate for president, joins Republican party at Trump rally
Former Democratic candidate for president and independent Tulsi Gabbard formally announced she is joining the Republican Party at a Trump rally on Tuesday.
The rally was held in Greensboro, North Carolina, a key swing state in the upcoming election.
Gabbard recently joined the Trump campaign as an honorary co-chair for the former president's transition team alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another former Democrat.