North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Elizabeth Thornton Trosch

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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.

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Elizabeth is from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She attended Hollins College. She has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and social psychology from Hollins College and a juris doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law. She lives with her husband of 23 years, their three children and their dog.

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Elizabeth is a District Court Judge. She works at the North Carolina District Court, Judicial District 26, where she has been since 2009 and has led the court as Chief Judge since 2020.

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As of January 5, 2026, Elizabeth Thornton Trosch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Elizabeth Thornton Trosch on Issue judicial-administration:  
Built strong court and community partnerships that have made Mecklenburg County courts a national model in procedural fairness and evidence-based court practices.

Believes in ensuring that all litigants are treated with dignity and fairness, and is dedicated to providing justice for all, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Built strong court and community partnerships that have made Mecklenburg County courts a national model in procedural fairness and evidence-backed court practices.