Judges & courts

District Court Judge, District 29

Seat 1

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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Kimberly Furr Davis

Republican

Prosecutor

The gist

Supports weighing community safety in bonds and protective orders
Pledges rulings mindful of community values and concerns
Pledges fair-minded rulings with a conservative viewpoint

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Supports weighing community safety in bonds and protective orders
Primary Challenges for Both District 29 Judge Seats
News coverage · The Pilot · Feb 16, 2026 · thepilot.com
“Judges play a critical role in maintaining the safety and stability of the community.”
Pledges rulings mindful of community values and concerns
Primary Challenges for Both District 29 Judge Seats
News coverage · The Pilot · Feb 16, 2026 · thepilot.com
“understand the communities they serve and to be mindful of the values and concerns of the citizens affected by their rulings”
Pledges fair-minded rulings with a conservative viewpoint
Kim Davis for Judge | A Conservative Voice
Campaign website · Kim Davis for Judge · kimdavisforjudge.com
“Committed to be open and fair-minded with a conservative viewpoint.”

Tron Faulk Ross

DemocraticIncumbent

District Court Judge, District 29

The gist

Pledges that everyone before her is heard and treated fairly
Pledges to serve with fairness, honesty and compassion

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Pledges that everyone before her is heard and treated fairly
Judge Tron Ross | NC District Court Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Judge Tron Ross · judgetronross.com
“I want every person who comes before me to feel like they are heard, respected, and treated fairly no matter the outcome.”
Pledges to serve with fairness, honesty and compassion
Ross Announced as District Court Appointment
News coverage · The Pilot · Apr 4, 2025 · thepilot.com
“I look forward to serving our district with fairness, honesty, and compassion.”

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