A North Carolina appeals court has ruled that more than 60,000 voters who voted in the state’s Supreme Court election in November 2024 must verify their eligibility due to a challenge by Judge Jefferson Griffin. Voters have 15 days to provide proof of identity or their votes will not be counted. The ruling aims to prevent unlawful ballots from diluting the lawful votes.
Key Points
More than 60,000 voters must verify their eligibility due to a challenge by Judge Jefferson Griffin
Voters have 15 days to provide proof of identity or their votes will not be counted
Judge's legal argument is based on the claim that many voters did not provide proof of identity
Pros
Ensures election integrity by verifying voter eligibility
Prevents unlawful ballots from diluting lawful votes
Cons
May disenfranchise voters if they fail to provide proof of identity within the given timeframe