After six months of legal challenges, Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race to incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs. A federal judge ordered the certification of Riggs' 734-vote victory from over 5.5 million ballots cast, ruling Griffin's attempts to contest thousands of ballots could infringe on voters’ rights. Although Griffin initially challenged over 65,000 ballots, he respected the court's decision after the judge emphasized the importance of maintaining election integrity. Riggs’ win bolsters Democratic efforts for a potential majority on the state Supreme Court ahead of the crucial 2030 redistricting cycle.