As of January 5, 2026, Sherman M. Lee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Budget

Sheriff

B. Phil Howell

Register of Deeds

Deaett Roten

Clerk of Courts – 336.219.1400

Sherman M. Lee

Board of Education – 336.246.7175

Current Elected Officials

Republican Beth M. Brooke filed to run for Ashe County Register of Deeds. Republican Clerk of Superior Court Sherman M. Lee filed for re-election.

Candidate filings begin for 2026 elections

Sherman M. Lee currently serves as Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court.

Candidates - Ashe County

Candidate filings begin for 2026 elections - Ashe County's Newspaper

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of January 5, 2026, Sherman M. Lee did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Sherman M. Lee

Clerk of Courts – 336.219.1400

Sherman M. Lee

Board of Education – 336.246.7175

Sherman M. Lee currently serves as Clerk of Superior Court.

Serves as Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court, maintaining court records and official documents.

Sherman is currently the Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court.

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.