NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01
Unofficial result: Won — John S. Arrowood (Democratic)
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North Carolina
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Deciding what state laws and the state constitution mean
- Setting rulings that lower state courts must follow
- Deciding major criminal and civil cases
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Gun Control,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
John Arrowood has been a judge on the state's second-highest court for almost 11 years, after more than 25 years as a Charlotte lawyer. He says he stands for courts free from political pressure and equal justice for everyone.
Michael C. Byrne
LostRepublican
Michael Byrne has been a state administrative law judge since 2020, deciding disputes with state agencies, after about 25 years as a lawyer. He calls himself a conservative who wants judges to follow the law as written and treat everyone fairly.
Records: Legal Competence 2 for
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