North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to a new term on Tuesday after the Democrat won a monthslong fight against her Republican rival’s challenges to thousands of ballots. The State Board of Elections earlier Tuesday issued an election certificate to Riggs based on the incumbent's 734-vote victory

After six months of legal limbo, the results of the North Carolina associate justice election have been certified.

If upheld, the ruling would finally wrap up an election that saw Democrat Allison Riggs notch a narrow win in November.