Because Republicans haven’t stopped trying to overturn her election. 

 

Roy Cooper for North Carolina

Three months after Election Day, North Carolina Republicans are still trying to steal a free and fair election.

The facts here are clear, John. Justice Allison Riggs won. Her victory was confirmed by two recounts. But Republicans are asking the courts to unilaterally throw out valid ballots to change the outcome of an election they lost.

The GOP’s attempt to throw out over 60,000 legal ballots and prevent Justice Riggs from retaking her seat on the Supreme Court is an affront to the voters of North Carolina and a threat to the foundation of our democracy.

Our elections have to mean something. Justice Riggs is still fighting to ensure the will of the voters is heard and the outcome of her election is respected, but she urgently needs your help. If you’re able, please donate to her legal fund right now.

This case will continue to play out in state courts through the coming weeks, where Republicans have a wide majority on the NC Court of Appeals.

If Republican judges decide to bow to their party and their losing candidate, it would set an ominous precedent of using technical issues to throw out the votes of people who are absolutely legal registered voters AFTER they have already voted! Even the most right-wing partisan judges should know this is an affront to the constitutional right to vote.

Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters whose votes have been challenged are mad. And they have every right to be. This is a dangerous moment for our democracy.

Justice Riggs needs to be able to fight for her victory for as long as it takes. Supporting her legal fund with a contribution today will help. Please click here to donate directly to Justice Riggs >>>

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Thank you,

Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper, Former Governor of North Carolina