North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Craig Turner

Twitter

Facebook

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.

Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases

Businesses

Criminal Justice

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Superior Court Judge

Buket Urgen

Craig is from Alamance County, North Carolina. He attended Williams High School, the United States Naval Academy, and Elon University School of Law. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy. He has a Juris Doctor degree from Elon University School of Law. He lives in Alamance County with his wife, Julie Turner.

NC District Court Judge District 17

Craig is a county commissioner. He works at the county government, where he has focused on preparing board meetings, holding people accountable, and treating everyone with respect.

District 17 judge seat results - Elon News Network

Has experience as a law court to two business court judges and assistant district attorney in Alamance County.

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