https://www.wral.com/story/riggs-appears-to-win-nc-supreme-court-race-but-griffin-calls-for-a-recount/21729251/

Current margin is 625 votes, out of 5.5+ million.

«In 2020 another race for a Supreme Court seat — the chief justice race between Republican Paul Newby and Democrat Cheri Beasley — went to a recount in which Newby eventually won by 401 votes. That process lasted until mid-December.»

Votes surely do matter.