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For example, some of Griffin's protests apply to early or absentee ballots, or cover votes in a few counties. “So how does it not impose a significant burden on voters all across North Carolina, where ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina appeals court judges listened ... formal protests of those ballots by Republican Jefferson Griffin. A trial judge upheld the board’s actions last month.

For example, some of Griffin's protests apply to early or absentee ballots, or cover votes in a few counties. “So how does it not impose a significant burden on voters all across North Carolina ...