2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Cindy P. Casteen

Cindy Padgett Casteen's campaign for Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

Cindy Padgett Casteen (Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court ...

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Buket Urgen

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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.