North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Robert (Rob) Crumpton

- 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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Robert is from Millers Creek, North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest University School of Law. He has a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Ashley Johnson, and their children in Millers Creek. He is active in his church and teaches children’s church on a regular basis.

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Robert (Rob) Crumpton served as the Republican member of the Wilkes County Board of Elections from 2010 to 2014 and was elected chairman. He previously ran for District Court Judge in North Carolina’s 23rd Judicial District in 2014.

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As a district court judge, Crumpton oversaw cases involving traffic, criminal, juvenile, civil, child support, and family law.

As of January 5, 2026, Robert (Rob) Crumpton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Volunteers with the Guardian Ad Litem program, which represents abused or neglected children.

Serves as a board member on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Volunteers as an attorney for domestic violence victims through the Legal Aid program.

Is involved in his church and regularly teaches children's church.

Served as a Republican member of the Wilkes County Board of Elections from 2010 to 2014 and was elected chairman.