North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Tracey L. Henderson

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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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Tracey Henderson has a bachelor 27s degree from Fayetteville State University and a law degree from Western Michigan University. She is a U.S. Army veteran and the current president of the Cumberland County Bar Association. Tracey lives in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Tracey is an attorney and the founder of The Henderson Firm, a law practice in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she has worked since 2011. She specializes in family law, including child custody and divorce cases, as well as immigration, personal injury, and criminal law. Tracey is a U.S. Army veteran. 

Tracey is currently a district court judge for Judicial District 14, serving Cumberland County. She was appointed in 2023.

As a litigator, specialized in family and criminal law.

As of January 5, 2026, Tracey L. Henderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.