A Wake County judge has upheld the results of a closely contested North Carolina Supreme Court election, rejecting a GOP challenge to around 65,000 ballots. This ruling, along with affirmations from federal appeals courts, maintains that the dispute belongs in state courts for the time being. The candidate Jefferson Griffin, who lost the election, has faced significant backlash, including protests and calls to concede, particularly from military veterans and local Democrats. As the legal battle unfolds, the potential for further court actions looms, raising questions about the legitimacy of the electoral process and the democratic rights of the voters involved.