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District Court Judge, District 40

Seat 4

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Term
4 years
Candidates
1
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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Susan (Smitty) Dotson-SmithNorth Carolina Judicial Branch

Susan (Smitty) Dotson-Smith

DemocraticIncumbent

District Court Judge, District 40

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