The North Carolina Supreme Court is at the center of a contentious election dispute as it has ruled that most challenged ballots in the closely contested race between Justice Allison Riggs and Judge Jefferson Griffin must remain in the count. This decision has sparked significant outcry, with Riggs and her supporters decrying attempts by Republican officials to undermine the voting rights of military and overseas voters. Meanwhile, the federal court has issued a temporary pause on certifying the election results, although the state can continue with ballot verification processes. As legal battles unfold, concerns grow over the potential disenfranchisement of voters and accusations of electoral misconduct emerge. Riggs has vowed to continue fighting to protect voter rights, asserting that the integrity of the election process is at stake.