As of April 6, 2026, Laquitta Cooper Chambers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Budget

2026 North Carolina General Election

Legal Experience

Recommendation: The Clerk should assign information system access rights and segregate
duties in accordance with guidance contained in the Clerk of Superior Court Financial
Policies and Procedures Manual or implement effective compensating controls.
Clerk’s Response: I, Laquitta Green Cooper, Clerk of Superior Court have made the
following changes by reducing Laquitta Green Cooper, Clerk of Superior Court’s security in
ACIS and VCAP to inquiry only.

Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court-Finantial Related Audit (Financial Related Audit)

As clerk of superior court, reduced her own access to the information system to inquiry-only following an audit recommendation.

- As clerk of superior court, reduced her own access to the information system to inquiry-only following an audit recommendation.

Judicial Administration

Laquitta Cooper Chambers

Laquitta Cooper Chambers is a candidate for Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina in the 2026 elections. She is running as a Democrat. Chambers has a background in law and has been involved in various community service initiatives. Her campaign focuses on improving access to the court system, enhancing public trust in the judiciary, and ensuring that all citizens have the resources they need to navigate legal processes. Chambers emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the office of Clerk of Superior Court.

Laquitta Cooper Chambers (Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Laquitta Cooper Chambers has a background in law.

Laquitta Cooper Chambers (Northampton County Clerk of Superior ...

Prioritizes improving court access and resources to help residents navigate legal processes.

Prioritizes transparency and accountability in the clerk's office.

Emphasizes that while experience is valuable, adaptability to modern practices and knowledge of new technology are also crucial for the Clerk's office.

Laquitta Cooper Chambers's campaign for Northampton Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

LGA hosts Northampton County candidate forum

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

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.