North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

William (Gus) Anthony

- 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

William (Gus) Anthony's campaign for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 38 is his first entry into politics.

Who will be the next District Court judge?

For Candidate William (Gus) Anthony on Issue legal-experience:  
Worked for three years in the public defender’s office before entering private practice.

As of January 5, 2026, William (Gus) Anthony’s website did not contain information on this issue.