2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Michelle Creech Ball

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Michelle Creech Ball and her husband, a local land surveyor, have four children. She is an active member of First Baptist Church in Smithfield, where she teaches Sunday School to 5th and 6th graders.

Michelle Ball To Seek 2nd Term As Clerk Of Superior Court – JoCo ...

Michelle is the Clerk of Superior Court for Johnston County.

Michelle is currently the Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court. She was first elected in 2014 and is currently serving her second term.

As of January 2, 2026, Michelle Creech Ball’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Michelle Creech Ball on Issue judicial-administration:  
Utilized new space for various court divisions and sent old files to the NC State Archives, creating more usable space for additional staff.

For Candidate Michelle Creech Ball on Issue judicial-administration: Developing an internal leadership structure to ensure efficient functioning of divisions, adherence to the law, and exemplary service to Johnston County citizens.

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.