This week, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether the Republican party can proceed with a challenge to throw out 65,000 legal votes in order to overturn Justice Allison Riggs’ victory in the November election.

Justice Riggs won. Two recounts confirmed it. The ballots that North Carolina Republicans want to throw out are valid. This is a grave attack on our most cherished democratic values.

North Carolina voters deserve to have their voices heard. If you can, please make a contribution now to power Justice Riggs’ campaign through these legal challenges and deliver the will of the voters.

This baseless challenge was rejected by the NC State Board of Elections, but that didn’t stop Justice Riggs’ opponent. He’s even willing to disenfranchise our military service members and their families in order to grab power. We can’t let this stand.

The past few weeks have been chaotic, but we can’t afford to lose our focus. The future of our democracy in North Carolina — and the United States — is at stake.

Thank you for your support. We will keep you updated as this case proceeds.

Roy Cooper