2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Dana M. Hackney

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Dana is an Assistant Clerk at the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, where she has worked in the court system for over 15 years.

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As of January 2, 2026, Dana M. Hackney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Supports the recent bill aimed at increasing public access to court records.

Wants to prioritize outreach programs to educate the public about their rights and available services.

Judicial Administration

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.

Chatham Clerk of Superior Court, Democratic Primary

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