Myra Griffin
Democratic · NC · Commissioner, North Carolina Industrial Commission
Myra Griffin has served on the state Industrial Commission since 2005, deciding appeals over injured workers' benefits and claims against the state. She has lived in Durham for 31 years and earned her law degree at North Carolina Central University.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Received the People’s Alliance PAC endorsement for the 2026 Durham Superior Court race.
January 14, 2026
Source: peoplesalliancepac.org
Began a second six-year term on the Industrial Commission following reappointment by Governor Roy Cooper.
July 1, 2022
Source: ic.nc.gov
Awarded an inmate $100 after finding that prison staff negligently destroyed his law books. An appeals court later ordered the commission to reconsider the books’ value.
October 23, 2020
Source: nccourts.gov
Became vice chair of the North Carolina Industrial Commission after serving as a commissioner.
February 7, 2019
Source: ic.nc.gov
Joined the Industrial Commission as a commissioner after Governor Roy Cooper appointed her.
May 3, 2018
Source: ic.nc.gov
Past race Myra Griffin ran in:
- NC Superior Court Judge District 16B Seat 02 · November 3, 2026 · Durham County, North Carolina