North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Jason Lawrence

Jason is from Mocksville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives with his wife, Kati Lawrence, and their three sons, Andrew, Jackson and Daniel, in the Wandering Lane neighborhood of Mocksville. He attends First Baptist Church of Mocksville.

Republican Candidate for Davie Clerk of Court: Jason Lawrence

Jason is a deputy clerk of court. He works at the Davie County Clerk’s Office, where he has been since February 2012. He handles juvenile and civil court records, oversees daily courthouse operations, and serves as a backup cashier. He previously worked there as a civil clerk and backup cashier.

Jason Lawrence currently serves as the Davie County Clerk of Court. He was appointed to the position in June 2022 and will serve until after the November election. As the only candidate, he is likely to be sworn in as the elected clerk in December.

Davie County, North Carolina, elections, 2022 - Ballotpedia

As the primary Juvenile Clerk with a decade of experience, he has worked in every area of the Clerk's office, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its operations, challenges, and opportunities, which he believes qualifies him to be the next Clerk of Court.

As of April 6, 2026, Jason Lawrence’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.

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Jason Lawrence has a bachelor 27s degree in business and marketing from the University of North Carolina. He and his family attend First Baptist Church of Mocksville.

Jason is a deputy clerk of court for Davie County. He has worked in the Clerk's Office since February 2012. 

Jason is currently the Davie County Clerk of Superior Court. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Before his election, Jason worked in the Davie County Clerk's Office for over 10 years.

Said, "Throughout the past decade, I have also become the primary Juvenile Clerk and have helped with every area of the office in some capacity. This experience allows me to know our office better than any other candidate, including understanding where the opportunities and challenges exist. The Clerk’s office is not just one person, but a team of Assistant and Deputy Clerks, all, knowing and performing their jobs. As an experienced leader, who is knowledgeable in the operations of the office and its staff, I am more than qualified to be the next Clerk of Court."