Jan Giacalone Kennedy
Republican · NC · Clerk of Superior Court, New Hanover County
Kennedy has worked in local court administration since 1993 and graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She prioritizes efficient digital court services and public access.
Where Jan Giacalone Kennedy stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Promoted online payments for probation-related court fines and fees after New Hanover helped test the system. She described fewer courthouse trips.
May 31, 2016Supports Government Efficiency
Source: nccourts.gov
Track record — General
General · 10 records
Co-chaired a statewide clerks’ committee that addressed financial reporting during a court software rollout. The clerks’ conference recognized her work.
September 1, 2026
Source: nccourts.gov
Faced a public-records lawsuit over unanswered requests. The requester later reported receiving the records within 24 hours of filing.
October 1, 2025
Source: acluofnorthcarolina.org
Asked the Community Justice Center to handle domestic violence protective-order filings. She made the request with the chief judge and district attorney.
February 16, 2025
Source: portcitydaily.com
Won election as New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court on November 8, 2022. She received 57,315 votes.
November 8, 2022
Source: s3.amazonaws.com
Raised concerns about secure storage and late legal-fee claims when criminal records are automatically cleared. She spoke at a state working group.
September 13, 2022
Source: webservices.ncleg.gov
Reported that missing electronic warrants were hindering officers. She described how her staff restored a warrant by scanning its paper copy.
August 15, 2022
Source: wwaytv3.com
Approved a staggered criminal court schedule with the chief judge and district attorney, using separate arrival times and reduced courtroom capacity during the pandemic.
June 12, 2020
Source: wect.com
Told reporters they needed individual motion or case names to obtain sealing orders. She said her office lacked a list.
March 16, 2020
Source: carolinapublicpress.org
Served as New Hanover County’s primary court disability access coordinator while working as the elected clerk.
February 27, 2019
Source: nccourts.gov
Was named in her official capacity in a disability discrimination case. The appeals court revived three claims for trial and noted that she and two other supervisors had refused to discuss the employee's accommodation request until the elected clerk returned.
March 12, 2015
Source: govinfo.gov
Past race Jan Giacalone Kennedy ran in:
- New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court · November 3, 2026 · New Hanover County, North Carolina · incumbent