District Court 43, Seat 07

Two Republicans vie for new district court seat

Virginia earned her law degree from Stetson Law School. She lives in Macon County with her husband, and together they have 2 grown sons.

Virginia has practiced private law for more than 20 years. She also worked as an assistant district attorney in District 35 for 6 years.

Virginia Hornsby's campaign for district court judge in Judicial District 43 is her first run for public office.

As a private practice attorney, worked on criminal cases, such as juvenile prosecutions and murder, and family cases such as divorce and distribution of assets.

- As a private practice attorney, worked on criminal cases, such as juvenile prosecutions and murder, and family cases such as divorce and distribution of assets.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Virginia Hornsby did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "My first goal is to work hard with the existing team of judges to streamline the workload and go above and beyond to fairly and efficiently address my cases."

- Said, "My first goal is to work hard with the existing team of judges to streamline the workload and go above and beyond to fairly and efficiently address my cases."

Judicial Administration

Supports "...the idea that the text of a law should be construed as it was written and intended to be interpreted at the time it was passed."

Supports abiding by "traditional families and values" when judging cases such as "child custody, child abuse, divorce and alimony."

- Supports "...the idea that the text of a law should be construed as it was written and intended to be interpreted at the time it was passed."
- Supports abiding by "traditional families and values" when judging cases such as "child custody, child abuse, divorce and alimony."

Judicial Philosophy

Wants to participate in local charitable and political events.

- Wants to participate in local charitable and political events.

Community Involvement

Virginia Hornsby

Virginia received a law degree from Stetson Law School. She lives in Macon County with her husband, and together they have 2 grown sons.

As of June 14, 2024, Virginia Hornsby did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 