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Ginger D. Efird

A lifelong resident of Stanly County, Efird received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Pfeiffer University in 2000 and soon began a five-year run as the domestic violence legal assistant for Prosecutorial District 26 (Mecklenburg County).

Ginger Efird sworn in as Stanly’s Clerk of Superior Court

Ginger D. Efird is a lifelong resident of Stanly County. She earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Pfeiffer University in 2000.

Ginger Efird sworn in as Stanly's Clerk of Superior Court – Stanly ...

A lifelong resident of Stanly County, Efird received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Pfeiffer University in 2000 and soon began a five-year run as the domestic violence legal assistant for Prosecutorial District 26 (Mecklenburg County).

She followed that up with a year as the child sex assault/abuse legal assistant for Prosecutorial District 20 (Anson, Richmond Stanly and Union Counties), seven years as the administrative assistant for Prosecutorial District 20A (Anson, Richmond, and Stanly Counties), as well as three years in that same position for Prosecutorial District 20 (Stanly County).

Ginger previously worked as an administrative assistant for Prosecutorial Districts 20 and 20A, a legal assistant handling child sexual assault and abuse matters in Prosecutorial District 20, and a domestic violence legal assistant in Prosecutorial District 26.

ALBEMARLE — After winning last month’s election and becoming Stanly County’s first female Clerk of Superior Court, Ginger Efird was officially sworn into office on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Stanly County Courtroom in Albemarle.

With Michael Huneycutt stepping down from the position after 16 years of service, Efird, a Republican, defeated her challenger Todd H. Lowder, a Democrat, in a landslide on Nov. 8 with 79% (18,161 votes) of the electorate.

Efird’s term as clerk will run from now until November 2026.

Ginger was elected Stanly County Clerk of Superior Court on Nov. 8.

Served for five years as a legal assistant handling domestic violence matters in Mecklenburg County's Prosecutorial District 26.

Served for one year as a legal assistant handling child sexual assault and abuse matters in Prosecutorial District 20.

Served as an administrative assistant for seven years in Prosecutorial District 20A and for three years in Stanly County's Prosecutorial District 20.

Ginger is from Stanly County, North Carolina. She attended Pfeiffer University. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Pfeiffer University.

Crime Commission

Ginger is the Clerk of Superior Court for Stanly County. She works at the Stanly County Clerk of Superior Court Office. She previously worked at the District Attorney’s Office in Mecklenburg County, where she began her career more than 22 years ago.

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Ginger D. Efird's campaign for Stanly Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

For Candidate Ginger D. Efird on Issue judicial-administration: Emphasizes the importance of transparency and accessibility in the court system.

Ginger Efird is from Stanly County, North Carolina. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Pfeiffer University. 

Ginger is the clerk of superior court for Stanly County. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County.

Ginger is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for Stanly County. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term. She has been appointed to the Governor's Crime Commission, where she serves as a member representing the Clerk of Superior Court.

For Candidate Ginger D. Efird on Issue judicial-administration: Committed to improving the criminal justice system, ensuring individual rights are protected, and enhancing public safety through active involvement in discussions about justice system recommendations.

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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.