North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Cynthia G. Dry

- 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

Cynthia Dry has devoted her life to serving the public. She is a member of the J.F. Hurley YMCA board. She is a constitutional conservationist and relies on her faith and family.

Dry looks to put experience into action in bid for District Court judge ...

Former assistant district attorney seeks judge's seat

Cynthia is an attorney specializing in child abuse and neglect cases. She previously served as an assistant district attorney for Rowan County, where she prosecuted various criminal cases. Before law school, she worked several part-time jobs to support herself.

Cynthia previously ran for Rowan County district court judge in 2022 but did not win.

As of January 5, 2026, Cynthia G. Dry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said she would work to reduce the number of case backlogs by limiting continuance motions.

Supports making Rowan County a family court jurisdiction.