North Carolina Voters Elect Supreme Court and Appeals Judges
North Carolina voters are electing one associate justice to the Supreme Court and three judges to the Court of Appeals in contested partisan races.
Voters in North Carolina are preparing to elect one associate justice to the North Carolina Supreme Court and three judges to the state's Court of Appeals. In the Supreme Court race, incumbent Democrat Anita Earls is facing a challenge from Republican Sarah Stevens, a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
The Court of Appeals contests feature three separate races. Incumbent Democrat John Arrowood is running against Republican Michael Byrne, while incumbent Democrat Tobias Hampson faces Republican George Bell. Additionally, Democrat Christine Walczyk is competing against Republican Craig Collins.
Candidates have submitted formal statements to the State Board of Elections detailing their judicial philosophies. Democratic candidates have emphasized the protection of individual liberties and ensuring equal access to justice. Republican candidates have focused their platforms on the neutral application of the law, strict adherence to the constitution, and the importance of community safety.
