NC Supreme Court recount produces no net change, Riggs maintains 734-vote lead

With all counties now official, Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs remains ahead of Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes-the same margin going into the recount.

NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs addresses supporters in Raleigh on March 5, 2024.

After an extensive statewide machine recount, there was no net change in the results for North Carolina’s Supreme Court race.

With all 100 counties officially reported, data from the State Board of Elections showed Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs maintaining an identical 734-vote lead she had over Republican Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin.

“North Carolinian voters have spoken, and their votes have been counted and recounted,” Riggs said in a statement. “I continue to feel gratitude beyond measure for the trust they have placed in me, and for the election workers who have worked so diligently and competently in this election and in these post-election processes. I look forward to continuing to serve our state without fear or favor.”