2026 North Carolina General Election

Chad Hogston

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Chad Hogston has a bachelor s degree in political science from James Madison University and a law degree from Campbell University. He is a district court judge for the 5th Judicial District, which presides over New Hanover and Pender counties of North Carolina.

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Chad is a district court judge for the 5th Judicial District of North Carolina. He was first elected to the court in 2010. Before taking the bench, he practiced law with the firms of Rountree & Seagle, Lineberry & White, Anderson & Hogston, and Hogston Law, P.C., all in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Chad is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's 5th Judicial District. He was first elected to the court in 2010.

Chad Hogston practiced law with multiple firms in Wilmington, North Carolina, before his election to the court in 2010.

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- 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.