North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Yancey Washington

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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.

Granville

Victim Assistance

Judicial Efficiency

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Budget

Clerk of Superior Court

Buket Urgen

Yancey is currently the Granville County Clerk of Superior Court. He has served in this role since 2014.

Elected Officials - Granville County Republican Party

North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2022-2023 ...

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

Supports the implementation of eCourts, which will digitize court records and allow for online access.