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Rachel Selzer
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Senior Case Coordinator, Democracy Docket
Washington
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North Carolina Supreme Court Rejects Petition To Bypass Appeals Court in State Supreme Court Challenge
By Rachel Selzer| Democracy Docket Verified In a 4-2 order, the North Carolina Supreme Court denied the state board of elections’ petition to bypass the appeals court level in GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin’s legal bid to overturn his 2024 election loss to Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs. In turn, Griffin’s challenge will proceed in the North Carolina Court of Appeals before ultimately ending up in the state Supreme Court — a move that could potentially be beneficial to his legal efforts.
North Carolina Elections Board Seeks To Bypass Appeals Court in State Supreme Court Election Challenge
By Rachel Selzer| Democracy Docket Verified The North Carolina State Board of Elections filed a bypass petition Monday asking the state Supreme Court to decide an ongoing 2024 election dispute — currently before the state court of appeals — in which GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin is seeking to overturn his loss to incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs.
North Carolina Supreme Court Rejects Petition To Bypass Appeals Court in State Supreme Court Challenge
By Rachel Selzer| Democracy Docket Verified In a 4-2 order, the North Carolina Supreme Court denied the state board of elections’ petition to bypass the appeals court level in GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin’s legal bid to overturn his 2024 election loss to Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs. In turn, Griffin’s challenge will proceed in the North Carolina Court of Appeals before ultimately ending up in the state Supreme Court — a move that could potentially be beneficial to his legal efforts.
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Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket is a progressive digital news platform focused on voting rights and election-related legal issues. Founded in 2020 by Marc Elias, the platform provides in-depth analysis, expert commentary, and updates on over 1,000 court cases concerning democratic institutions. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the legal landscape surrounding elections. The platform features a variety of content, including breaking news, long-form articles, and opinion pieces from legal experts and voting rights advocates. Democracy Docket also produces podcasts and videos, co-hosted by Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz, which are available on its YouTube channel. With over 400,000 newsletter subscribers and more than 1 million social media followers, it engages a wide audience interested in democracy and legal challenges. The team includes experienced professionals and contributors who cover diverse topics related to voting rights and elections.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Founded: 2020