The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that North Carolina courts should resolve the dispute regarding the election of a state Supreme Court justice. This decision comes in light of a challenge from Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin, who is contesting the results of his race against Democratic challenger Lucy Riggs. Griffin has requested that a trial court invalidate over 60,000 votes cast in the election, which has been met with opposition from election officials and Riggs. The Fourth Circuit's ruling emphasizes that the matter should remain within the jurisdiction of state courts for the time being. This legal battle follows a recount that confirmed Riggs as the winner of the election, prompting calls from North Carolina Democrats for Griffin to concede the race.