North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

C. Todd Roper

- 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

Buket Urgen

C. Todd Roper is from Snellville, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama and a law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is married to Kimberly Dawn Roper and has three daughters. He established a local church for his family.

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C. Todd is a partner at Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP, where he has worked since 1989. 

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Todd is currently a district court judge for Orange and Chatham counties. He was appointed in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue legal-experience:  
Practiced law for 30 years as a small-town lawyer, focusing on representing injured clients, defending criminal cases, assisting with real estate transactions, administering estates, and handling domestic legal issues.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-administration: Emphasizes the importance of district court judges in managing everyday personal interactions and people's lives as they intersect with the judicial system.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-administration:  
Commits to staying updated on legal changes to ensure effective judicial administration.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-philosophy: Aims to give everyone an opportunity to be heard, recognize systemic racial problems, and allow individuals to gain control of their lives to enhance community safety.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue ethics & conduct: Believes in providing opportunities and services to help the poor and not criminalizing poverty.

Aims to eliminate domestic violence and create safe homes for partners and children.

Believes in providing services for individuals with mental illness instead of incarceration.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement:  
Joined various civic groups such as Rotary International and Ruritan.

Participated in fundraisers for the local hospital and schools.

Coached youth basketball and middle school football.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement: Established a local church for his family.

Participated in men's athletics in the community, including basketball and softball.

Volunteered as a coach for youth basketball and middle school football.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement:  
Established a local church for his family.