North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Mario White

- 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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Mario White has a bachelor 27s degree from North Carolina Central University and a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers, and the Prince Hall Free Masons.

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Mario is an attorney and a solo practitioner at Mario M. White Law Office, where he has worked since 1993. He previously taught criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, and business law at Sampson Community College from 1994 to 1998. 

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Mario is currently a district court judge in Judicial District 4, which serves Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. He was appointed to this position in May 2020. He previously ran for the 4A Judicial District in 2016 but did not win.

As a solo practitioner at Mario M. White Law Office since 1993, has extensive experience in legal practice.

For Candidate Mario White on Issue legal-experience:  
Served as a District Court Judge and taught criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, and business law at Sampson Community College from 1994-1998.

As of January 5, 2026, Mario White’s website did not contain information on this issue.