North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Will M. Callihan, Jr.

- 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.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Court Judge

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Will Callihan earned his bachelor s degree from North Carolina State University and his law degree from the Appalachian School of Law.

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Will is an attorney at McGougan Law Firm. He represents the Town of Sandy Creek, the Town of Sandyfield, and the Whiteville City School Board of Education.

Will is currently a district court judge in Judicial District 13, which includes Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus counties. He was appointed in February 2021.

For Candidate Will M. Callihan, Jr. on Issue legal-experience:  
As an attorney, represents the Town of Sandy Creek, the Town of Sandyfield, and the Whiteville City School Board of Education.

As of January 5, 2026, Will M. Callihan, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.