Max is from Fuquay-Varina. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a law degree from Campbell Law School. Max is married to his wife, Heather, with whom he has 2 children.

Max Ashworth wins GOP primary for Superior Court judicial seat 

Max works as a public defender for the New Hanover County Public Defender's Office. He previously worked at a local real estate and bankruptcy law firm.

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Max Ashworth's campaign for superior court judge in District 6 is his first run for public office. 

As a public defender, Ashworth handled cases involving juveniles, parental rights, appellate briefs, and adult defendants.

- As a public defender, Ashworth handled cases involving juveniles, parental rights, appellate briefs, and adult defendants.

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As of June 14, 2024, Max Ashworth’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to prioritize providing mental health resources.

- Plans to address case backlogs.
- Wants to prioritize providing mental health resources.
- Holds community safety as a priority.

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Ricardo is from Idaho. He holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Southern Virginia University and a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law. 

Ricardo previously worked as a senior trial attorney and assistant public defender at the Pulaski Public Defender’s Office. He also worked as an assistant public defender at the New Hanover Public Defender's Office and the Public Defender's Office in Judicial Circuit 20. 

NC, Governor Cooper Announces Superior Court Appointment

Ricardo Jenson currently serves as a superior court judge in Superior Court District 6. He was appointed to this position in 2024. 

As an assistant public defender, Jenson assisted in the planning, administration, organization, and operation of the Public Defender's Office.

As a senior trial attorney at the Pulaski Public Defender’s Office., Jenson researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As an assistant public defender, Jenson assisted in the planning, administration, organization, and operation of the Public Defender's Office.
- As a senior trial attorney at the Pulaski Public Defender’s Office., Jenson researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As of June 14, 2024, Ricardo Jensen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes "compassion and patience" are essential for judges to manage courtrooms effectively. Supports ensuring everyone is "listened to and respected" to improve judicial administration.

Believes showing compassion when handling day-to-day matters is essential as a judge. 

- Believes showing compassion when handling day-to-day matters is essential as a judge. 

Ricardo Jensen

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.