RALEIGH – Six months after Election Day, the ongoing dispute around North Carolina’s Supreme Court election may finally be coming to an end.

A federal court today issued a huge win for the people of North Carolina. Trump appointee Judge Richard Myers rejected losing candidate Jefferson Griffin’s outrageous attempts to throw out thousands of lawful ballots and overturn the 2024 election. The ruling orders certification of Justice Allison Riggs’ victory in the race.

“You establish the rules before the game. You don’t change them after the game is done,” Judge Myers wrote in his 68-page decision.

The decision pauses certification for seven days pending any appeal by Griffin.

“Today’s ruling is a huge victory for North Carolina voters, fueled by North Carolina voters,” said Bob Phillips, Executive Director of Common Cause North Carolina. “After months of calls, emails, rallies, and protests against Jefferson Griffin’s assault on tens of thousands of lawful North Carolina voters, the court emphatically rejected Griffin’s baseless attacks and upheld the will of North Carolina voters.”

This historic victory comes after North Carolinians across the state, including many voters like Mecklenburg County’s Crystal Marie Daniels, unjustly targeted by Griffin’s challenges, rallied against these baseless attacks, attending dozens of events, making hundreds of calls, and sending thousands of letters as part of Common Cause NC’s coalitional The People v. Griffin campaign.

“This [was] unjust and unbecoming behavior for a candidate who seeks a seat on a court that is supposed to protect constitutional rights … my constitutional rights cannot be negated,” said Marie Daniels.

Common Cause NC is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.