2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Kevin Edwards

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Kevin is from Asheville, North Carolina. He attended Davie High School in Davie County. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in architectural technology and space design from Forsyth Technical Community College. He lives with his partner, Guy, in the Washington Park community of Winston-Salem.

Kevin is an administrative assistant at the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, where he has been for five years. He previously worked as a victim-witness legal assistant at the same office starting in 2001, as a deputy courtroom clerk for the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, and as an office assistant for the State of North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety’s Community Service Work Program.

As a Deputy Courtroom Clerk in the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, Edwards received extensive training and experience in District and Superior Court proceedings, enhancing his understanding of the court system and the importance of collaboration.

As a Victim-Witness Legal Assistant for over two decades, Edwards has supported victims and collaborated with attorneys, judges, and court staff to ensure fair treatment for all citizens, while also managing support staff and human resources operations as an Administrative Assistant in the District Attorney's Office.

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As of January 2, 2026, Kevin Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.