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Jan Giacalone Kennedy

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Jan Giacalone Kennedy is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for New Hanover County. She was first elected in 2010 and has served in that office since then.

New Hanover County, North Carolina, elections, 2022 - Ballotpedia

Who is running for office in Wilmington, NC, in 2026?

As of January 2, 2026, Jan Giacalone Kennedy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Said she would "continue maintaining the level of service provided in the office while she has worked there."

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.