Wake County elections board clears Grafstein for 2024 ballot

Her potential Republican general election opponent, Scott Lassiter, is unlikely to appeal the decision to the State Board of Elections.

Jan 04, 2024

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North Carolina Democratic state Sen. Lisa Grafstein (left) responds to candidacy challenge dispute brought forward by Republican candidate Scott Lassiter (right) at a Jan. 4, 2024 Wake County Board of Elections meeting.

Wake County elections officials on Thursday unanimously voted to keep Democratic state Sen. Lisa Grafstein on the 2024 ballot, finding that she moved into the newly drawn 13th Senate District days before a residency deadline.

Under state law, legislative candidates must have resided in the district they’re seeking to represent at least one year before the general election.

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