South Raleigh News

In the upcoming election, North Carolina voters will decide on a single seat for the N.C. Supreme Court. The candidates present a stark contrast in their judicial philosophies and backgrounds.

Jefferson Griffin, identified as a conservative and an originalist judge, is also an Army National Guard Captain. He has been elected to his current position by North Carolinians and has authored over 200 appellate opinions. Griffin is endorsed by sheriffs across the state and has experience as both a prosecutor and District Court Judge.

Allison Riggs, labeled as liberal, previously sued the State of North Carolina to halt Voter ID laws, which she described as racist. Unlike Griffin, Riggs lacks endorsements from law enforcement and receives funding from out-of-state special interest groups.

The NCGOP Communications Director Matt Mercer commented on the race: "Conservative Judge Jefferson Griffin has the experience and temperament to decide the important issues that come before our state's highest court. Liberal Allison Riggs has promised to legislate from the bench and has shown she will place partisan gains above the rule of law."

North Carolina voters face a decision between what is characterized as a proven conservative or a radical liberal candidate for their Supreme Court.