I am interested in how the 2026 judicial races will shape up in North Carolina, since Justice Allison Riggs, a favorable federal decision and a concession finally got her race certified. But on the negative side, the NC State Board of Elections is now controlled by the GOP state auditor and Phil Berger-approved majority (including a Fede…
I am interested in how the 2026 judicial races will shape up in North Carolina, since Justice Allison Riggs, a favorable federal decision and a concession finally got her race certified. But on the negative side, the NC State Board of Elections is now controlled by the GOP state auditor and Phil Berger-approved majority (including a Federalist Society election denier).
Incumbent justice NC Supreme Court justice Anita Earls will have the edge against GOP challenger Sarah Stevens, simply on the D-favorable midterm circumstances. It certainly won't be a margin of several hundred votes. Two incumbent D justices on the Court of Appeals are also up for re-election (John Arrowood and Toby Hampson), while the third D justice (Allegra Collins) is not seeking re-election.
I am interested in how the 2026 judicial races will shape up in North Carolina, since Justice Allison Riggs, a favorable federal decision and a concession finally got her race certified. But on the negative side, the NC State Board of Elections is now controlled by the GOP state auditor and Phil Berger-approved majority (including a Federalist Society election denier).
Incumbent justice NC Supreme Court justice Anita Earls will have the edge against GOP challenger Sarah Stevens, simply on the D-favorable midterm circumstances. It certainly won't be a margin of several hundred votes. Two incumbent D justices on the Court of Appeals are also up for re-election (John Arrowood and Toby Hampson), while the third D justice (Allegra Collins) is not seeking re-election.