Jan Giacalone Kennedy

Jan Giacalone Kennedy's campaign for New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

Jan Giacalone Kennedy (New Hanover County Clerk of Superior ...

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As of April 6, 2026, Jan Giacalone Kennedy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes county clerks of court should keep certain records, saying, "These records are required by law to be kept by county clerks of court."

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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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Jan Giacalone Kennedy is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for New Hanover County. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Here are the candidates for the 2026 election in the Wilmington area

For Candidate Jan Giacalone Kennedy on Issue judicial-administration: Accused of violating the state’s public records statute and concerns raised about compliance with record-keeping laws.