North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Caroline Farris Quinn

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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.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Court Judge

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Caroline F. Quinn is from Wilson, North Carolina. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of North Carolina and a law degree from Campbell University. 

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Caroline is a district court judge for North Carolina's 8th Judicial District. She previously served as an assistant district attorney in the 8th Prosecutorial District. Before taking the bench, she worked as the clerk of the Superior Court in Wilson County for seven years. 

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Caroline is currently a district court judge for Judicial District 8. She was appointed in 2025. Before her appointment, she served as the Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court for seven years. She also served as an assistant district attorney for 16 years.

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As Clerk of Superior Court for the 8th Judicial District and former Assistant District Attorney in the 8th Prosecutorial District, Quinn has significant legal experience in court operations and prosecution.

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