Tim Rooks
Candidate for Superior Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1
Background
- Occupation
- Superior Court Judge, District 36
- Campaign website
- rooksforjudge.com
Superior court judge for Burke and Caldwell counties since Gov. Josh Stein appointed him in September 2025 to succeed retiring Judge Robert C. Ervin. He ran a law practice in Morganton from 2000 and is a certified family financial mediator.
Photo: Rooks for Judge
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Pledges to apply the law fairly and as written
ReportRooks for JudgeCampaign website · Rooks for Judge · rooksforjudge.com
“He strives to apply the law fairly, compassionately, and as it is written.”
All sources (6)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Burke County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Caldwell County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Official precinct-level results, March 3, 2026 primary (results_pct_20260303.zip)
Government record · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment (Timothy Rooks, District 36)
Government record · Office of the Governor of North Carolina · Sep 5, 2025 · governor.nc.gov
- Rooks for Judge
Campaign website · Rooks for Judge · rooksforjudge.com
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