Judges & courts

District Court Judge, District 1

Seat 4, unexpired term

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A district court judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases and family matters such as divorce, custody and juvenile cases.

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Kyle Jones

Republican

Assistant district attorney

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Supports constitutions as shields protecting citizens from government
Pledges to support, maintain and defend both constitutions

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Supports constitutions as shields protecting citizens from government
Kyle Jones For Judge
Campaign website · Kyle Jones For Judge · kylejonesforjudge.com
“the United States and North Carolina Constitutions have as shields and not as swords, to protect the rights of citizens against their government”
Pledges to support, maintain and defend both constitutions
Kyle Jones For Judge
Campaign website · Kyle Jones For Judge · kylejonesforjudge.com
“which a Judge of the State of North Carolina swears on the Bible to support, maintain, and defend”

Jennifer (Jenny) Wells

DemocraticIncumbent

District Court Judge, District 1

The gist

Pledges to judge cases only on their merits and law
Supports quality legal representation regardless of ability to pay

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Pledges to judge cases only on their merits and law
Meet Jenny | Judge Jenny Wells
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jenny Wells · judgejennywells.com
“everyone who comes into court deserves to be heard, to be treated fairly and with respect, and to be judged on the merits”
Supports quality legal representation regardless of ability to pay
Meet Jenny | Judge Jenny Wells
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jenny Wells · judgejennywells.com
“The only way to ensure fair treatment is quality legal representation, whether the person can afford it or not.”

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