The move gives the court time to consider a challenge by Republican Jefferson Griffin, who has cited debunked legal theories in his previous failed attempts to block Justice Allison Riggs’ reelection.

The State Board of Elections is now temporarily blocked from certifying Allison Riggs as the winner in the Supreme Court election while the court considers her opponent’s challenge of 60,000 ballots.

Hundreds gathered for a Democratic Party rally behind the Legislative Building on Sunday to show support for Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, whose race for reelection remains undecided more than two months after Election Day.