In a contentious battle for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, numerous developments have emerged surrounding the close race between Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Jefferson Griffin. As election officials narrowed the number of ballots at risk of rejection, it was revealed that 1,675 ballots could potentially be thrown out, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement, particularly among military and overseas voters. The NC Supreme Court has ruled on several occasions regarding the validity of contested ballots, with some decisions allowing a majority of these votes to count, while others have posed threats to the election outcome. Critics, including prominent voices from the Democratic side, claim that efforts by Republicans to challenge valid ballots constitute an attack on democracy itself, with numerous lawsuits filed to protect the rights of voters. The dispute continues to unfold, as both parties prepare for the next steps amid fears of a politically charged outcome that critics argue could undermine the integrity of the electoral process.