North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

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Shirley Gatling Johnson

Shirley is the Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court. She works at the Hertford County Clerk’s Office.

Shirley Gatling Johnson (Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court ...

Hertford County - North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds

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Shirley Gatling Johnson's campaign for Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court is her first run for public office.

As of April 6, 2026, Shirley Gatling Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.

Hertford

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Clerk of Superior Court

Buket Urgen

Shirley is the Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court. She works at the Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court office in North Carolina.

Shirley Gatling Johnson is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for Hertford County. She was elected in 2022.