The GOP Is Trying To Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) won her reelection bid two months ago, but her Republican opponent is still in court trying to toss out 60k votes and win the seat for himself. Justice Riggs joins Marc Elias to give the latest updates and discuss the threat this lawsuit poses not just for North Carolina, but the entire country.



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[maestoso]

This is insane for us North Carolinians. Just criminal.

[Annabanana]

I just sent some $ to the Judge’s fund. I hope you win. Thanks for the fight.

[sandraknowles]

Y'all in NC need to voice your opposition to this madness!!💙💙

[anageyer]

I’m in Wisconsin. Just donated to Justice Riggs

[jennifergauthier]

Major media where are you? Thank you Mark and Brian Tyler Cohen for following this story closely for weeks!

[IvaniaVega-py]

You need to make this known at a national level.

[KailuaChick]

I live in the Raleigh area and don’t see much local coverage of this. Thank you so much for continuing to cover this insanity! Justice Riggs is the epitome of grace, professionalism, and maturity throughout this entire ordeal.

[debrajonet]

I just donated to Justice Riggs. Keep fighting for Justice Marc and Justice Riggs.

[goodgraydragon]

You’re a National treasure, Marc. 🇺🇸💙

[FlashOblue]

This is ludicrous! Allison Riggs WON! And I'm one of those people who voted for her!

[gw]

Just donated to this effort. Thanks for fighting against this nonsense.

[AnnKunsch]

I have been following this on Democracy Docket. Thanks for keeping this issue out there. This is such a frightening sign of our times. Praying that it will quickly be resolved for Justice Riggs. As Mr. Elias pointed out if this is allowed to continue it is only the beginning of what will happen in other states.

[hlaprun]

Can’t the 60, 000 people file a complaint / lawsuit against the opponent for falsely stating their vote was illegal?

[MJ-khqr]

It’s such a frustrating and impotent feeling. There is a rally scheduled for 6:00 am to 10:00 am to read off the 60, 000 names whose names are removed. It’s not much, but it’s better than sitting by doing nothing. Strength in numbers. If you can make it at any time for the rally, please come!!!

[bethbish]

It's unbelievable the day and times we are enduring by those who want to be lawless..may Democracy prevail 🕊️ always.

[larryhurley]

60, 000 votes not counted will change a lot of races all over north carolina not just this case!

[patriciaperdasofpy]

I can't believe this case is still going on and I am disgusted by the shamelessness of Republicans.

[dstarrII]

We need to spread the word on this go start posting it on the main media post everywhere you can!!

[sashadmorris]

Donated. Yikes. As a North Carolina democrat who canvassed and got out the vote for Justice Riggs, this makes me so frustrated.

[danielheierbacher]

They create so much chaos, it's hard to keep up without being distracted beyond compare.