North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Sherry Gravely

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.

Beaufort

Victim Assistance

Judicial Efficiency

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Budget

Clerk of Superior Court

Buket Urgen

Sherry is the Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court. She works at the Beaufort County Clerk's Office, where she has served since December 1.

Clerk of Superior Court sworn in

Sherry L. Gravely is currently Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court. She was sworn in on December 1.

As of January 5, 2026, Sherry Gravely’s website did not contain information on this issue.