Posted November 25, 2024
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On November 19, 2024, Hon. Jefferson Griffin, by counsel, submitted an Election
Protest to the Granville County Board of Elections (the “Board”) regarding the contest for
North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 6 (the “Protest”) alleging that a
deceased voter had voted and that the ballot was counted. A copy of the Protest is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
On November 22, 2024, the Board held an Emergency Preliminary Consideration
Meeting and determined that the Protest substantially complies with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-
182.9.1
As required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 163-182.10(b)(2) and 08 NCAC 02 .0110(d), the
Board hereby gives notice of hearing on the Protest to occur on Monday, December 2,
2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Granville County Superior Court, 101 Main Street,
Oxford, NC 27565.
Issued by Tonya Burnette, Director, Granville County Board of Elections, this 25th
day of November, 2024.
Notice Recipients:
1. Hon. Jefferson Griffin (via email)
2. Counsel for Hon. Jefferson Griffin – Craig Schauer, Mike Dowling, Phil Thomas
(via email)
3. Hon. Allison Riggs (via email)
4. Counsel for Hon. Allison Riggs – Ray Bennett and John Wallace (via email)
5. North Carolina Republican Party (via email)
6. North Carolina Democratic Party (via email)
7. Estate of Hattie Hayes Street (via U.S. Mail and phone call)