North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Laquitta Cooper Chambers

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

LGA hosts Northampton County candidate forum

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

As of April 6, 2026, Laquitta Cooper Chambers’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.