North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Julie Whitfield

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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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Julie Whitfield is currently the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court, representing Wayne County. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Wayne County Leaders Step Up to Preserve Local Access to Justice

As of April 6, 2026, Julie Whitfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As clerk of court, implemented initiatives to enhance court system efficiency, including introducing new technology and streamlining processes.

Prioritizes transparency and accessibility in the court system.