North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Meader Harriss

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

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Meader is a district court judge for North Carolina's 1st Judicial District. He previously served as an assistant public defender. Before that, he practiced law privately. 

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Meader is currently a district judge for the 1st Judicial District of North Carolina. He was first elected in 2014.

As an assistant public defender since December 2008 and previously practicing law privately, Harriss has significant legal experience.

As of January 5, 2026, Meader Harriss’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves on the boards of nonprofits such as the Boys & Girls Club of Edenton/Chowan County.