North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Sara Beth Fulford Rhodes

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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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Sara Beth is the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court.

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Sara is currently the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court. She was first elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024.

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As of January 5, 2026, Sara Beth Fulford Rhodes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports online payment options for court fees.