North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Paige McThenia

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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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Paige McThenia has a bachelor's degree from The Evergreen State College, a master's degree in English literature from Boston University, and a law degree from Washington & Lee University. She lives in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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Judge Paige Barns McThenia Judge Profile on Martindale.com

Paige is a judge for the North Carolina District Court, where she has served since 2008. Before taking the bench, she worked as an assistant district attorney for Mecklenburg County from 2004 to 2008 and as an attorney in private practice from 2000 to 2004. 

Paige is currently a judge of the North Carolina District Court, District 26, Seat 17. She was first elected in 2008.

As a highly respected attorney with a focus on family law, civil litigation, and mediation, McThenia has served as a judge, presiding over numerous cases with fairness and integrity.

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