2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Mark A. Cody

Buket Urgen

Mark A. Cody is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for Madison County. He was first elected in 2006 and has served three terms.

Madison County, North Carolina, elections, 2022 - Ballotpedia

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As of January 2, 2026, Mark A. Cody’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Mark A. Cody on Issue judicial-administration:  
Has arranged emergency courtrooms approximately 12 times during his 12-year tenure as clerk.

Judicial Administration

Budget

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.