2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Regina C. Billings

Buket Urgen

Regina is the Clerk of Superior Court. She works at the Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court. She previously worked in various capacities within the Wilkes County court system.

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Regina Combs Billings (Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court ...

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Legal Experience

For Candidate Regina C. Billings on Issue judicial-administration:  
Emphasizes the importance of transparency and accessibility in the Clerk's office, planning to implement new technologies to streamline processes and improve public communication.

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.