Today, fourteen mayors from across North Carolina announced their endorsement of Justice Allison Riggs for the North Carolina Supreme Court. They include:

• Jess Anderson, Mayor of Chapel Hill

• Mary Ann Baldwin, Mayor of Raleigh

• Mark Bell, Mayor of Hillsborough

• Preston Blakely, Mayor of Fletcher

• TJ Cawley, Mayor of Morrisville

• Christy Clark, Mayor of Huntersville

• Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor of Weaverville

• Barbara Foushee, Mayor of Carrboro

• Ricky Hines, Mayor of Winterville

• Bobbie Jones, Mayor of Princeville

• Esther Manheimer, Mayor of Asheville

• Jim McAllister, Mayor of Woodfin

• Nancy Vaughan, Mayor of Greensboro

• Leonardo Williams, Mayor of Durham

“Justice Riggs is a champion of people and is committed to honoring the rule of law. We need her voice on the court, as well as her passion and empathy,” said Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mayor of Raleigh.

"Justice Allison Riggs understands equal justice for everyone through her work with civil rights and voting rights.  She is passionate about serving all of us,” said Barbara Foushee, Mayor of Carrboro.

“We must have strong, dedicated justices on our Supreme Court, individuals who can put politics aside, and stand firm on the law. Justice Riggs is one such individual. Therefore, she has my full support,” said Mayor Jones of Princeville.

“Justice Riggs is working for the interests and needs of the people. She has the track record to prove herself and she’s put in the hard work to show she will continue to serve with integrity and a forward vision for justice in North Carolina,” said Jess Anderson, Mayor of Chapel Hill.

Justice Allison Riggs shared in a statement: “I am honored to be endorsed by mayors who represent diverse communities and constituents from across North Carolina. These leaders understand that justices on our Supreme Court must be committed to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law. They also understand the importance of voter engagement on a local level, and I’m eager to work with them to ensure that voters are heard this year.  I am grateful for these mayors’ support and I look forward to continuing to stand up for North Carolinians on our Supreme Court.”