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District Court Judge, District 3 · Seat 1
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Watsi M. Sutton

Candidate for District Court Judge, District 3, Seat 1

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney; nonprofit executive director
Campaign website
watsiforjudge.com

Attorney and executive director of Koinonia Community Solutions in Winterville, a role she took on full time in 2021. A former prosecutor and Legal Aid attorney, she ran a private law practice in Washington, N.C., for more than 16 years.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges accurate and consistent application of the law

    Why I'm Running | Watsi Sutton for District Judge

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Watsi M. Sutton District Court Judge · watsiforjudge.com

    “I will serve with integrity, balance, and a commitment to the accurate and consistent application of the law.”
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  • Supports fairness without favoritism, accountability without cruelty

    Watsi Sutton for District Judge

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Watsi M. Sutton District Court Judge · watsiforjudge.com

    “justice means fairness without favoritism, accountability without cruelty, and compassion without compromising the law”
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  • Supports addressing root causes that bring people back to court

    From her campaign announcement, as quoted by The Daily Reflector.

    Entzminger picks up opponent for District Court judge seat

    News coverage · The Daily Reflector · Dec 22, 2025 · reflector.com

    “as a nonprofit leader, I've worked to address the root causes that bring people back into court again and again”
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Other issues in this race

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  • Public safetyNo documented position found.

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Watsi M. Sutton for District Court Judge, District 3, Seat 1, North Carolina · The Gist