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Anita Earls D
Democratic
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North Carolina: NC Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 1
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
A justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, the state's highest court, which has seven justices. Judicial races in North Carolina are partisan, so party labels appear on the ballot. It is a 8-year term.
This race is on every North Carolina ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 9, 2026Regular registration deadline (same-day registration during early voting)
Oct 15–31, 2026Early voting
October 20, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
2026 Candidates
2 certified for the general electionSS
Sarah Stevens R
Republican
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