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Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 1)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 8 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from North Carolina's trial courts; its 15 judges sit in panels of three.
Courts & justice
Michael C. ByrneRepublican
- Pledges to be a fair judge for everyone.
- Supports judges applying the law rather than making it.
- Pledges rulings based strictly on due process and law.
John S. ArrowoodDemocratic
- Supports an independent judiciary that upholds the rule of law.
- Pledges equal justice and protection of constitutional rights.
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