For my liberal friends that took my predictions as gospel, I warned you.
Channel 12 is still at the Butler headquarters, but the candidate has gone home without giving a concession speech. Yes, it was a close race, but 51-48% (at this point) is not a margin that can be overcome by any recount. Holding out certainly didn't help Kathleen Falk's reputation, and her margin of loss was closer.
If Butler has any consolation, he's going to be making a lot more money as an ex-Supreme Court Justice.