District Court Judge, District 9

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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.

Roy A. Dawson

Republican

Attorney · Kinston

The gist

• Pledges accessible, consistent courts worthy of public trust
• Supports a courtroom where people are heard with dignity

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1. Pledges accessible, consistent courts worthy of public trust

   Meet Roy | Roy A. Dawson for District Court Judge

   Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Roy A. Dawson for District Court Judge · royforjudge.com

   “I will work every day to make sure our courts remain accessible, consistent, and worthy of the trust our communities place in them.”

2. Supports a courtroom where people are heard with dignity

   Meet Roy | Roy A. Dawson for District Court Judge

   Campaign website · The Committee to Elect Roy A. Dawson for District Court Judge · royforjudge.com

   “I believe the courtroom should be a place where people are heard and treated with dignity.”

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Sonya Davis

DemocraticIncumbent

District Court Judge, District 9 · Kinston

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No documented position found.

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