2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Susannah McCoury Dibble did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Dibble has a background in public service and has been involved in various community initiatives. She aims to bring transparency and efficiency to the Clerk's office, focusing on improving public access to court records and services. Her campaign emphasizes the importance of community engagement and responsiveness to the needs of the citizens of Avery County.

Susannah McCoury Dibble (Avery County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Her campaign emphasizes the importance of community engagement and responsiveness to the needs of the citizens of Avery County. Dibble believes that the Clerk's office should serve as a resource for the community, providing assistance and information to help residents navigate the legal system.

As a candidate, she is committed to upholding the integrity of the office and ensuring that it operates in a fair and impartial manner. Dibble's platform includes plans to implement modern technology solutions to streamline processes and enhance the overall experience for those interacting with the Clerk's office.

Plans to improve public access to court records and services while bringing transparency and efficiency to the Clerk's office.

Believes the Clerk's office should provide assistance and information to help residents navigate the legal system.

Committed to operating the Clerk's office fairly and impartially while upholding its integrity.

Plans to implement modern technology to streamline Clerk's office processes and improve interactions with the office.

- Plans to improve public access to court records and services while bringing transparency and efficiency to the Clerk's office.
- Believes the Clerk's office should provide assistance and information to help residents navigate the legal system.
- Committed to operating the Clerk's office fairly and impartially while upholding its integrity.
- Plans to implement modern technology to streamline Clerk's office processes and improve interactions with the office.

Judicial Administration

Susannah McCoury Dibble

As of September 2, 2026, Susannah McCoury Dibble’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

Teresa I. Benfield

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.