North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Wendy Joyce Terry

- 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

Wendy Terry worked for the Davidson County DA's office for 10 years and is the wife of district court Judge Carlton Terry.

Ex-assistant district attorney faces felony charges

Wendy is an attorney. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney (ADA) in Davidson County for 10 years. 

Former Assistant District Attorney Accused of Corruption ...

Wendy previously served as an assistant district attorney in Davidson County. She resigned from her position in September.

As of January 5, 2026, Wendy Joyce Terry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Accused of promising $20,000 to a judge's campaign in exchange for influencing a political opponent not to run against her.