Lessons from the 2024 General Election

Three months after polls closed in the November 2024 election, a North Carolina Supreme Court race has yet to be certified, despite clear, verified results. While it is an unsuccessful candidate’s right to protest their loss, their claims must be based on law and facts, proven with evidence. In this circumstance, Judge Jefferson Griffin, who, a recount confirmed, was defeated by Justice Allison Riggs, is attempting to throw out more than 60,000 lawful votes – including thousands of military votes, cast by men and women who were away from home because they are serving their country. Judge Griffin’s claims have no merit; he should concede immediately.

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Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. The National Task Force on Election Crises is a cross-partisan collection of more than 50 experts dedicated to ensuring free and fair elections by recommending responses to a range of potential election crises. The only electoral outcome this group advocates is that elections are free and fair.