John, as Americans, we are promised that our voices will be heard at the ballot box and that our votes have meaning.

If the Republican candidate for North Carolina State Supreme Court succeeds in his efforts to toss out tens of thousands of legal ballots, that promise will be broken. It’s unacceptable.

Our Democratic candidate, Justice Allison Riggs, won her re-election campaign. Two recounts confirmed it. North Carolina’s elections must mean something — and these election results should be certified so Justice Riggs can get back to work serving all North Carolinians.

I’m deeply concerned that the right-wing majority on the NC Supreme Court may have already decided to bow to the Republican Party and the losing Republican candidate, rather than uphold the will of the people. They should have no further role in adjudicating this election, and in fact, this case should never have been brought in the first place. Since there is a case, it should be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals.

We all need to speak out for Justice Riggs, so I’m asking you to join me and ask the Fourth Circuit to hear her case as quickly as possible >>>

Justice Riggs and I both deeply appreciate your support,

Roy Cooper