These elections are conducted on a partisan basis. I will be fair and treat everyone with dignity and respect. For 30 years, I have advised and represented hundreds of clients, in different areas of the law, and in every corner of North Carolina — in courtrooms, administrative hearing rooms, and board rooms. I learned that a Court of Appeals Judge must apply the law as written and ensure that it is applied equally to everyone, regardless of their race, gender or political affiliation. This coverage extends to every office on the ballot for residents of these cities, including local trial court judges. I believe my experience and understanding qualify me to now give back to my fellow North Carolinians as a judge. Limited jurisdiction is a type of jurisdiction conferred on courts with legal authority restricted to specific subjects, cases, or persons. 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These elections are conducted on a partisan basis. • North Carolina Superior Courts Since August 2019, I have been deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. Place of Residence: RaleighEducation: J.D. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 44 out of 120 state House districts in North Carolina with an average margin of victory of 36.4 points. That means judges must: In courtrooms across our state and at the Court of Appeals, I have fulfilled these duties. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Every person in every courtroom deserves to be treated fairly and with respect. They worry that the toxic combination of [...], The post VOTE! In 2020, Ballotpedia covered the following local elections in this state: If the above list includes local trial court judgeships, click the links for more information about the elections. There are also six states with judicial retention elections, 23 states that have nonpartisan or partisan judicial elections, and seven states without judicial elections. I am a product of the Wake County public school system and a double Tar Heel. You can see my other qualifications and endorsements at shieldsforjudge.com. I also understand the consequences of a judge’s decisions. For my community involvement, I received the Citizen-Lawyer Award and the Marine Corp League Good Citizen Award. [3] In lieu of this fee, a candidate may file a petition signed by at least 5% of the registered voters for the area in which the candidate is seeking election. Judicial Voter Guide 2020 mailer from N.C. State Board of Elections. I am an independent thinker and a man of faith. The order of candidates in this guide reflects the order they will appear on the ballot (N.C.G.S. A state court of last resort is the highest judicial body within a jurisdiction's court system. I have and will continue to advocate for equal access to the courts and a fair, impartial and independent judiciary. Place of Residence: RaleighEducation: B.A., Wake Forest University; J.D., MBA, UNC-Chapel HilllOccupation: AttorneyEmployer: Fox RothschildDate admitted to the Bar: 1989Legal/Judicial Experience: Candidate Statement: When I worked for him, Judge Sam Ervin told me, “Never forget; cases are about real people with real problems, not about abstract legal theories.” I have carried this lesson and his example with me throughout my career. North Carolina Court of Appeals Judges Lucy Inman, a registered Democrat, and Phil Berger Jr., a registered Republican, will vie for the seat Newby leaves behind. Intermediate appellate courts are sometimes called courts of appeal. For example, appellate court judges in New York are chosen by assisted appointment, but the state’s trial court judges are chosen in partisan elections. [3], The seat currently held by Associate Justice Paul Martin Newby is up for election in 2020. I am running for the North Carolina Supreme Court to preserve the rule of law, to keep our justice system fair and free from partisan politics, and to provide justice for all. I have experience in drafting jury instructions as well as ruling on complex motions made prior to commencing a trial. Judicial elections. There were 619 state judicial elections held from 2016 to 2019—269 in 2016, 21 in 2017, 312 in 2018, and 17 in 2019. Judges in North Carolina participate in partisan elections in even-numbered years.. North Carolina is one of 14 states with partisan or nonpartisan judicial elections and retention elections. Judges in North Carolina participate in partisan elections in even-numbered years. All 50 seats within the North Carolina Senate are up for election in the general election. External Relations: Alison Prange • Sara Key • Sarah Rosier • Kari Berger The citizens deserve a Judge with a proven resume of service. Voter SearchCounty Boards of Elections SearchBallotTrax (Track Your Ballot)More... Career OpportunitiesCounty Boards ResourcesNCSBE Email LoginNCSBE SharePoint Site. By Virginia Bridges. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. ), 2018Occupation: JudgeEmployer: N.C. Court of AppealsDate admitted to the Bar: 1990Legal/Judicial Experience: Candidate Statement: Thank you for the opportunity to serve on our Court of Appeals these past eight years. Recognized for my legal scholarship, I teach law students, judges and lawyers. As our work in North Carolina became a national model, I was recognized by the National Conference of State Legislators as a Child Welfare Fellow. I owe no favors or loyalties to the Executive Branch or the Legislative Branch of government arising from appointments to various positions throughout my career. She also knows the courts can play an important role in helping people better their lives. I believe judges must treat every person in every case with dignity and respect — without regard to privilege or status. Are you ready to make a difference in 2020, if so…these are some things you need to know: 2020 North Carolina General Election The North Carolina 2020 General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 I have written a book on the North Carolina Constitution and received the N.C. Bar Association’s Constitutional Rights Award.