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Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 3)
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Christine Marie WalczykPhoto — WFAE 2026 voter guide

Christine Marie Walczyk

Candidate for Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 3)

Democratic

Background

Occupation
District Court judge
Lives in
Raleigh
Campaign website
judgechristine.org

Wake County District Court judge since 2007 and lead judge of its general civil court since 2021 (lead family court judge 2013–2021). Earlier a managing member of the Raleigh law firm Grafstein & Walczyk, representing small businesses.

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Photo: Photo — WFAE 2026 voter guide

Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Supports an independent judiciary as crucial to democracy.

    Judicial Philosophy

    Campaign website · Christine Walczyk for Court of Appeals · judgechristine.org

    “I believe that an independent judiciary is the most crucial piece of a lasting democracy.”
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  • Pledges to protect civil liberties and equal access to justice.

    Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election (candidate submissions)

    Candidate questionnaire · North Carolina State Board of Elections · ncsbe.gov

    “I am focused on protecting the individual liberties enshrined in our Constitution, promoting equal access to justice”
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  • Supports a more diverse judiciary that reflects the population.

    Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election (candidate submissions)

    Candidate questionnaire · North Carolina State Board of Elections · ncsbe.gov

    “I fully support a more diverse judiciary that better reflects the population.”
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  • Supports leveling the field for litigants without lawyers.

    Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election (candidate submissions)

    Candidate questionnaire · North Carolina State Board of Elections · ncsbe.gov

    “working to level the playing field for self-represented persons”
    Judicial Philosophy

    Campaign website · Christine Walczyk for Court of Appeals · judgechristine.org

    “I helped create sample legal forms and informational packets for litigants in the courthouse without attorneys.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christine Marie Walczyk on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.

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