2028 at the earliest, but we need Riggs and Earls seat to accomplish that. We also have to take out 2 GOP incumbent Justices in 2028, which is an uphill battle to say the least.
2028 at the earliest, but we need Riggs and Earls seat to accomplish that. We also have to take out 2 GOP incumbent Justices in 2028, which is an uphill battle to say the least.
Newby is at mandatory retirement age by 2028 -- so his seat will probably be open. The NC GOP legislature forced through a law extending mandatory retirement age for justices so that Newby wouldn't be forced to retire (and have Gov Stein appoint a replacement) in 2026 or 2027.
2028 at the earliest, but we need Riggs and Earls seat to accomplish that. We also have to take out 2 GOP incumbent Justices in 2028, which is an uphill battle to say the least.
Newby is at mandatory retirement age by 2028 -- so his seat will probably be open. The NC GOP legislature forced through a law extending mandatory retirement age for justices so that Newby wouldn't be forced to retire (and have Gov Stein appoint a replacement) in 2026 or 2027.