North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Robert H. Gilmore

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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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Robert Gilmore is from Keener, North Carolina. He has a law degree from Campbell University. 

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Robert is a district court judge. He has served on the bench for five years. 

Robert is currently a superior court judge for North Carolina's District 5. He was first elected in 2019. Before that, he served as a district court judge for five years.

As a prosecutor, Gilmore handled serious felony cases before his election to the bench.

For Candidate Robert H. Gilmore on Issue judicial-administration: Plans to build on a record of fairness, timely case management, accessibility to litigants, and dedication to administering justice without favor or delay if elected as Superior Court judge.

As of January 5, 2026, Robert H. Gilmore’s website did not contain information on this issue.