North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Cameron (Chip) Harrison

- 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

Cameron "Chip" Harrison is from Gaston County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Cameron “Chip” Harrison '96 Appointed to District Court by NC ...

Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointments | NC Governor

Meet Chip Harrison, Gaston County's newest District Court judge

Cameron is currently a district court judge for Gaston County. He was appointed to the position in March 2025.

As of January 5, 2026, Cameron (Chip) Harrison’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Cameron (Chip) Harrison on Issue community-involvement:  
Founder and organizer of the "Catch Me on the Court" charity basketball game and serves as a mentor for at-risk children.