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District Court Judge, District 6

Seat 2

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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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Kurt B. Fryar

Republican

Attorney · Wilmington

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  • Supports applying laws exactly as they are written
  • Pledges prompt rulings that respect litigants' and attorneys' time
  • Supports protecting the public while addressing addiction responsibly
  • Pledges to bring conservative values and common sense
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  1. Supports applying laws exactly as they are written

    Kurt Fryar for District Court Judge | New Hanover & Pender County

    Campaign website · Kurt Fryar · kurtfryar4judge.com

    “Kurt believes laws should be applied as they are written.”
  2. Pledges prompt rulings that respect litigants' and attorneys' time

    Kurt Fryar for District Court Judge | New Hanover & Pender County

    Campaign website · Kurt Fryar · kurtfryar4judge.com

    “courts should respect people's time by ruling correctly and avoiding needless waiting for litigants and attorneys”
  3. Supports protecting the public while addressing addiction responsibly

    Kurt Fryar for District Court Judge | New Hanover & Pender County

    Campaign website · Kurt Fryar · kurtfryar4judge.com

    “Protect the public while addressing addiction-related issues responsibly”
  4. Pledges to bring conservative values and common sense

    Kurt Fryar for District Court Judge | New Hanover & Pender County

    Campaign website · Kurt Fryar · kurtfryar4judge.com

    “Bring conservative values and common sense to the bench”

James H. Faison III

DemocraticIncumbent

District Court Judge, District 6

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