North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Lisa Y. Johnson-Tonkins

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- 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

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Lisa has served Guilford County faithfully for over a decade.

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Lisa is currently a superior court judge for North Carolina's District 24A. She was appointed in 2025.

For Candidate Lisa Y. Johnson-Tonkins on Issue legal-experience: Served as the elected clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County.

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