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NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16

Unofficial result: Won — Matt Newton (Democratic)

Source: er.ncsbe.gov

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Matt Newton

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Matt Newton is a Mecklenburg District Court judge and former Charlotte City Council member. He brought more than 15 years of trial court experience to the bench and has handled domestic violence, criminal and family matters.

Sources: vote.mecknc.gov2 · dl.ncsbe.gov