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Clerk of Superior Court, Avery County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The clerk of superior court keeps the county's court records and also serves as judge of probate (wills, estates), special proceedings and some foreclosures.

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  • Susannah McCoury DibbleUnaffiliated

    No documented position found.

  • Teresa I. BenfieldRepublican

    • Pledges help navigating court procedures for people without lawyers
    • Opposes new customer-service policies, citing current staff performance

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