North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Darrell B. Cayton, Jr.

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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.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Court Judge

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Darrell Cayton is from Beaufort County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of North Carolina and a law degree from Campbell University.

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Judge Darrell B. Cayton, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal ...

Before taking the bench, Darrell was an attorney in private practice, specializing in civil and criminal law. He opened his own law office in April 1990 and closed it in December 2010, when he was elected District Court Judge. 

Darrell B. Cayton, Jr. - Ballotpedia

Darrell is currently a district court judge for the 2nd Judicial District. He was first elected to the court in 2010. 

Cayton takes district court judge race

For Candidate Darrell B. Cayton, Jr. on Issue legal-experience:  
Has over 20 years of experience in private practice handling district court criminal, civil, juvenile, and social services cases, facilitating a smooth transition to the role of district court judge.

As of January 5, 2026, Darrell B. Cayton, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Darrell B. Cayton, Jr. on Issue judicial-philosophy: Believes in treating everyone equally and fairly, deciding cases based on evidence and applicable law.