[9] After the recount found the margin between the candidates to be 401 votes, Beasley called for a second recount in a sampling of precincts statewide, as allowed by law. font-size: 20px; padding-bottom: 8px; [1] Beasley previously conceded the race on December 12. .results_row td:first-child { Only one candidate from each party filed for each seat, meaning that no party primary elections would be necessary. [6], Beasley requested a recount on Nov. 17, 2020. setTimeout(function() { defer() }, 500); } Judge Reuben Young, a Democrat, was appointed by Gov. font-weight: 100; Paul Martin Newby defeated incumbent Cheri Beasley in the general election for North Carolina Supreme Court on November 3, 2020. You'll find the candidates for each seat below. display: table; } Roy Cooper to fill a vacancy, through the end of 2020, and was eligible to run for a full term. color: #888; [4] The statewide machine recount was completed on December 2, with Newby maintaining his lead. Governor Cooper appointed Court of Appeals Judge Mark A. Davis to fill the vacancy as an Associate Justice.[14]. The 2020 primaries are still more than a year away. } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { margin: 0; color: #6db24f; z-index:1; .race_header.green { background-color: #f4f4f4; background-color: #003388; } top: -1px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. if(scrollHeight > 580 ) { .results_table_container { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } indicateScroll(); function defer() { WATCH VIDEOS Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Surrounding Area .votebox-results-cell--number { Served on the Supreme Court since 2012, when she was appointed by former Democratic Gov. width: 100%; ", "Newby to seek Chief Justice seat in 2020", ABC11/WTVD: Paul Newby wins North Carolina Supreme Court race as incumbent Cheri Beasley concedes, "Phil Berger Jr., son of powerful Republican lawmaker, wants seat on NC Supreme Court", "Democratic judge Lucy Inman announces 2020 campaign for NC Supreme Court seat", "Gov. text-align: center; height: 56px; On November 17, 2020, Cheri Beasley (D) requested a recount in the race for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The North Carolina Supreme Court has existed in some form since the state’s Constitution of 1776, with its justices first elected through popular vote as a result of the Constitution of 1868. Tamara Barringer (R) defeated incumbent Mark Davis (D) for Seat 4. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .race_header.democratic { Re-elect Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, NC Supreme Court: Website | Facebook | Twitter. color: #fff; In this year’s elections, voters will be asked to select two candidates to serve eight-year terms as associate justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The Republican primary election was canceled. display: inline-block; Both candidates for state Supreme Court chief justice already serve on the state’s highest court. The chief justice was the head of the state's court system. .results_row { .votebox_legend { .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina, Supreme Court of North Carolina } Supreme Court Clerk’s Office Telephone (919) 831-5700 Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (except holidays) Physical address Supreme Court of North Carolina Clerk's Office 2 East Morgan Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1428. padding-left: 10px; .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} } background: #4c4c4c; .votebox_bp_logo { Here are the Democratic and Republican candidates running for North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice and associate justices and Court of Appeals judges. In the general election, Republican candidates won all of the races. display: block; Paul Newby is a 65-year-old Republican seeking election as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. color: #0645ad; position: absolute; .votebox-results-cell--check { North Carolina Supreme Court • Candidate profile, Beasley vs. Newby Name: Cheri Beasley* Party: Democratic Running for: Chief Justice, N.C. Supreme Court Background: Appointed chief justice by Gov. display: inline; I am honored to serve on the Supreme Court, and I am grateful every day for this opportunity. [9] The initial machine recount was completed on December 2, and showed Newby ahead by 401 votes. .race_header.republican { disputes, lawsuits, and recounts, Submit a photo, survey, video, conversation, or bio, Hand-to-eye recount on Dec. 15, 2020: Newby +412, Statewide machine recount on Dec. 2, 2020: Newby +401, Initial official result on Nov. 17, 2020: Newby - 2,695,982; Beasley - 2,695,576 (Newby +406). left: 0px; Beasley then requested a hand-to-eye recount in a random sample of precincts, which was completed on December 15. font-size: 2em; overflow-y: hidden; The results have been certified. .votebox { padding-left: 16px; [7] Before that, election of appellate judges had been nonpartisan since 2004. NC chief justice candidates swap again late Friday as vote counting continues ... North Carolina Supreme Court justices serve 8-year terms. [2][3], North Carolina election law allowed statewide candidates to request a recount if 10,000 votes or 0.5% of the total votes cast (whichever was less) separated them from an election winner. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { background-color: green; } vertical-align: middle; Three justices of the seven-member North Carolina Supreme Court and five judges of the 15-member North Carolina Court of Appeals were elected by North Carolina voters on November 3, 2020, concurrently with other state elections. North Carolina Supreme Court elections, 2020, Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020, North Carolina Supreme Court elections, 2018, North Carolina Supreme Court elections, 2016, North Carolina State Board of Elections Official Results, Intermediate appellate court elections by state, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=North_Carolina_Supreme_Court_elections,_2020&oldid=8233058, Tracking election Phil Berger Jr. is a Candidate for Associate justice of the NC Supreme Court. width: 50px; That is set to change; the 2020 elections saw a surge of Republican victories on the Supreme Court and the N.C. Court of Appeals. Cheri Beasley joined the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2012 and has been chief justice since 2019. Elevate Judge Lucy Inman from the Appellate Court to the NC Supreme Court, Seat 2: Website. top: 2px; Source. Click [show] at the right to view more past election results. [...] I am truly humbled that the people of North Carolina have elected me to serve as their next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court."[13]. With the help of a judicial nominating commission, the governor appoints a successor to serve until the next general election occurring more than 60 days after the vacancy occurred. .electionsectionheading { font-weight: 300; Source. In this year’s elections, voters will be asked to select two candidates to serve eight-year terms as associate justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court. .percentage_number { line-height: 1.5em; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Two or three seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court will be up for grabs next year. margin-top: 1em; Incumbent Mark A. Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. position: absolute; [8], Beasley's elevation to the position of Chief Justice made her Associate Justice seat vacant, which also triggered a 2020 election. • North Carolina Court of Appeals Trending: NC Bank Becomes First Regional Bank to Issue Woke Bonds. The seven justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court are chosen by partisan election. The North Carolina Bar Association has partnered with UNC-TV to provide the public with an opportunity to hear firsthand from the candidates seeking appellate judicial offices in North Carolina in 2020. background-color: #ccc; background-color: #6db24f; [7] Before that, election of appellate judges had been nonpartisan since 2004.[8]. Current Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, a Democrat, has served in the post since February 2019 as an appointee of Democratic Gov. overflow-y: auto; .inner_percentage.Democratic { letter-spacing: .03em; } } height: 100%; font-weight: 300; As Chief Justice, she is responsible for overseeing the entire state court system, which includes 120 courthouses and 6,500 employees across NC. Lately, Newby has been all alone on that bench as the high court’s only Republican. Operations: Meghann Olshefski • Lauren Dixon • Kelly Rindfleisch • Sara Antel • Sara Horton. Supreme Court candidates: Name: Mark Davis. She served as an associate judge on North Carolina Court of Appeals from 2008-2012, and served as district court judge in North Carolina’s 12th Judicial District from 1999-2008. } font-style: italic; } margin-bottom: 0px; } Out of nearly 5.4 million ballots cast, less than three hundred now separate the two candidates for North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice. } border-radius: 50%; The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state's highest appellate court and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. .votebox-results-metadata { • North Carolina District Courts, Courts in North Carolina • North Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in North Carolina, Communications: Kristen Vonasek • Kayla Harris • Megan Brown • Mary Dunne • Sarah Groat • Heidi Jung • Lauren Nemerovski top: 0px; font-size: 16px; } Re-elect Justice Mark Davis, NC Supreme Court, Seat 4: Website. left: 0; position: relative; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { background-color: #db0000; display: block; Even before Ginsburg’s death, progressive judicial advocacy groups, like Demand Justice, were readying a list of suggested women for Biden’s shortlist. padding-top: 8px; overflow-x: scroll; overflow-x: auto; This list is subject to change if judges retire or are appointed. The darker shade of green a state appears in the map, the more seats are on the ballot. font-size: 12px; Editor’s note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on September 18, 2020, renewed attention on who President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden might pick to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Roy Cooper. } font-size: 1.25em; padding-bottom: 3px; .inner_percentage.Green { let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; } Website: www.justicemarkdavis.com/ What characteristics do you believe make a good judge, and why should North Carolinians vote for you? text-align: left; margin: 0px 10px; padding-bottom: 8px; Tamara Barringer advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. Judge Hardiman served with Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, the president’s sister, on the appeals court, and Judge Barry recommended Judge Hardiman to her … NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Seat 01 2020; NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 02 2020; NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 04 2020; NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 04 2020; NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 05 2020; NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 06 2020; NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 07 2020; NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 13 2020 Recount for N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice to start this week, just over 400 votes between candidates. Paul Martin Newby was born in Asheboro, N.C. on May 5, 1955 to Samuel O. and Ruth Parks Newby. The Republican primary election was canceled. In the 2020 North Carolina statewide elections, a recount could be requested if the difference between the votes for the requester and the winning candidate was less than or equal to 10,000 votes or 0.5% of the votes cast, whichever is less. Justice Mark Davis – Candidate for Associate Justice. Judge Lucy Inman – Candidate for Associate Justice. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { They include: Chief Justice, Seat 2, and Seat 4. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Following the release of results, Beasley's campaign requested a hand-to-eye recount to be conducted in randomly selected precincts.[5]. } Incumbent Cheri Beasley advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. Going into the election, Democrats had a 6-1 majority on the court. max-height: 580px; Paul Martin Newby advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. .results_row td { There are 3 seats up for election in 2020 on the NC Supreme Court. height: 50px; But the five-member board directed election workers not to redesignate the parties’ registrants — totaling more than 9,000 — as unaffiliated voters until June 12. North Carolina modified its absentee/mail-in voting and early voting procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election as follows: For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here. width: 100% !important; The Constitution Party of North Carolina and North Carolina Green Party, which fielded candidates in 2020, are no longer officially recognized by the state. Voters should look at a judicial candidate’s record of decisions to inform their vote. } Tamara Barringer defeated incumbent Mark A. Davis in the general election for North Carolina Supreme Court on November 3, 2020. color: #888; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { border: 1px solid #999; padding-left: 0; Voters can look at their records for clues about how they might approach future court cases. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { width: 35px !important; background-color: grey; } The 2020 race for North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice pits incumbent Democratic Chief Justice Cheri Beasley against Republican challenger … font-size: 0.9em; My enduring gratitude belongs to the dedicated volunteers, staff, and supporters who allowed me to join them in helping move North Carolina forward. The Democratic primary election was canceled. Phil Berger Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. margin: 8px auto; } } NC SUPREME COURT SEAT 1 Cheri Beasley (D) Birthplace: 54 years old, born Nashville, Tenn. (Wikipedia) Education: University of Tennessee College of Law; Douglass College of Rutgers University, Mast… .indicate_scroll { NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (2020) NC Treasurer (2020) NC Supreme Court Chief Justice, Seat 1 (2020) NC Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 2 (2020) NC Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 4 (2020) NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 4 (2020) NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 5 (2020) NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 6 (2020) .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { North Carolina State Supreme Court Chief Justice seat election, 2020 Party Candidate Votes % Republican: Paul Martin Newby: 2,695,951: 50.004: Democratic: Cheri Beasley (incumbent) 2,695,550 49.996 Total votes 5,391,501 : 100.0 .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { } }; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Candidate Statement: Cheri Beasley is the 29th Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court — the first African-American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the state’s highest Court. It showed Newby to be the winner by a margin of 412 votes. [12] In a statement she said: "I offer my very best to [Justice Newby] and his family as he moves into that new role. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Lucy N. Inman advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina Supreme Court. But one unexpected race is already heating up — the contest for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. margin-right: 12px; The Democratic primary election was canceled. Roy Cooper in March 2019. Cooper Names Supreme Court Associate Justice", "Former state senator Tamara Barringer of Cary to seek NC Supreme Court seat", "Cooper elevates Court of Appeals judge to Supreme Court", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020_North_Carolina_judicial_elections&oldid=1000646821, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, April C. Wood (Republican), North Carolina District Court Judge, Jefferson G. Griffin (Republican), North Carolina District Court Judge, This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 01:36. display: block; Democrats held two and Republicans held one going into the election. display: inline-block; CHERI BEASLEY (D) Why should people vote for you? } } else { } Because North Carolina previously used nonpartisan elections to choose judges, a majority of the judges listed below had not run on a party ticket for this court. .race_header.libertarian { text-align: left !important; } position: relative; Additionally, a candidate can request a subsequent hand-to-eye recount within 24 hours of the initial recount results. Phil currently serves on the NC Court of Appeals. } } margin-bottom:16px; Elect Tricia Shields to NC Court … } NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Seat 1. There were no incumbents in this race. On December 15, 2020, a hand-to-eye recount in the race for chief justice showed Paul Martin Newby (R) defeated Cheri Beasley (D) by a margin of 412 votes in the partisan November 3 election for the North Carolina Supreme Court. } letter-spacing: .04em; Newby announced that he would run for Chief Justice instead, leaving his Associate Justice seat open. This was the political composition of the supreme court heading into the 2020 election. The North Carolina Supreme Court has seven justices. ■ Cheri Beasley■ Mark Davis■ Paul Martin Newby, .votebox { [3] The results of the Chief Justice race were only confirmed after a lengthy recount process, because of the narrow margin. vertical-align: top; .results_table { width: 100%; North Carolina Conservative Judges North Carolina Conservative Judges. "Neither" with 1%; "Other" with 0%; Undecided with 13%, Undecided with 21%; "Neither" with 1%; "Other Party" with <1%, Undecided with 20%; "Neither/other/independent" with 5%, Undecided with 20%; "Neither/other/independent" with 10%, State Board of Elections: State candidate list by county, https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-182.7.html, "NC chief justice candidates swap leads back and forth as vote counting continues", "Cheri Beasley Announced as First Black Female Chief Justice in NC History", "Who's running in North Carolina's 2020 statewide races? if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } margin-top: 0px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. } Top NC Court Takes Up … top: -5px; • North Carolina Superior Courts padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 12px; He has won our support, and we'll fight to win for Phil in 2020! padding-bottom: 0px; Terms for seats on each court are eight years. } } .non_result_row { width: 100%; .outer_percentage { .non_result_row th { [10] Beasley then conceded the election to Newby on Dec. On November 17, Beasley's campaign officially requested a statewide machine recount. function indicateScroll (){ [11], The seat currently held by Associate Justice Paul Martin Newby was up for election in 2020. A judge is then elected.[6]. Incumbent Court of Appeals Judges Linda McGee and Wanda Bryant (both Democrats) did not reopen their campaign accounts with the State Board of Elections, indicating they would not run for re-election,[1] and they did not file for re-election by the time filing closed on Dec. 20, 2019.[2]. background-color: #db0000; letter-spacing: 0.03em; } } margin-right: 10px; The seats held by justices Robin Hudson (D) and Sam Ervin (D) will be up for election on November 8, 2022, meaning Republicans could gain control or Democrats could hold their majority. } Mailing address PO Box 2170 Raleigh, NC 27602 The chief justice of the supreme court is elected by voters to serve in that capacity for a full eight-year term. } text-align: center; Chief Justice Paul Newby Apr 30 2020. By: David Donovan October 8, 2020. Perdue. float: left; } [8] In the event of a midterm vacancy, the outgoing judge is replaced via merit selection. Maps and directions. [6] This became law in December 2016. [10][11][1], Beasley previously conceded the race on December 12 with one county’s hand-to-eye recount outstanding. .non_result_row div { width: 100% Following the resignation of North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robert F. Orr, Newby was one of eight candidates, four Republicans and four Democrats, who filed in a special election to fill the vacant seat; he won that race with 23% of the vote for an eight-year term on the court in the statewide judicial elections. max-width: 600px; Ballotpedia features 321,713 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); width: 50%; Paul Newby has won the election for Chief Justice in the North Carolina Supreme Court after incumbent Cheri Beasley conceded Saturday morning. } height: 22px; States shown in gray in the map are not holding supreme court elections in 2020. These elections were conducted on a partisan basis. background-color: #6db24f; The results have been certified. North Carolina was one of seven states where voters directly elect candidates to the position of chief justice. The list of candidates to fill those spots is growing. [6] This became law in December 2016. } width: 350px; External Relations: Alison Prange • Sara Key • Kari Berger font-weight: bold; Governor Roy Cooper appointed Associate Justice Cheri Beasley, a Democrat, to become Chief Justice through 2020. } Roy Cooper to fill a vacancy, through the end of 2020, and was eligible to run for a full term. overflow-y: hidden; Here's why … width: 90%; padding-left: 0; max-width: 75px; }. } padding-bottom: 7px; .race_header { .race_footer { } "[12] Newby released a statement saying, "Though Chief Justice Beasley and I ran opposed to one another, I am grateful for her hard work and contributions to our justice system during these challenging times. 12. Since 2016, justices on the North Carolina Supreme Court are selected by partisan election. padding-top: 3px; .inner_percentage { Starting with the 2018 election, the justices began to be chosen by partisan election. Get Updates Contact Us; Contribute Supreme Court Justices. } margin-bottom: .75em; Phil has demonstrated throughout his career, that he is a dedicated Public Servant. Party affiliation: Democrat. jQuery(item).html("Scroll for more "); if (window.jQuery) { NC Judicial Candidates. Anita Earls defeated incumbent Barbara Jackson and Chris Anglin in the general election for North Carolina Supreme Court on November 6, 2018. By: David Donovan October 8, 2020. } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { background-color: #f9d334; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; padding:7px 8px 8px; Republicans picked up Seat 4 and the chief justice seat to gain two net seats, giving Democrats a 4-3 majority. }); color:white; background-color: #dac113; [4][5], Chief Justice Mark Martin, a Republican, announced his resignation in 2019, triggering an election for his seat in 2020. Parents > United States > North Carolina > NC Supreme Court > Chief Justice Office: Chief Justice : Type: General Election: Filing Deadline: December 20, 2019 - 04:30pm Central: Polls Open: November 03, 2020 - 05:30am Central While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons. font-weight: 200; Democrats will hold four of the seven seats on the court in 2021, down from their their current 6-1 margin. defer(); Phil Berger Jr. defeated Lucy N. Inman in the general election for North Carolina Supreme Court on November 3, 2020. As part of its coverage of the 2020 election, Patch has asked candidates in local races to fill out a questionnaire to describe why they think they're the … The map and table below detail which states are holding elections for supreme court seats in 2020. .inner_percentage.Republican { Chief Justice Seat Cheri Beasley (D) Cheri Beasley is the first African-American woman in the North Carolina Supreme Court’s 200-year history to serve as… Judge Christopher Brook, a Democrat, was appointed by Gov. Three seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court were up for election in 2020. padding-left: 8px; font-size: 12px; The court consists of six associate justices and one chief justice, although the number of justices has varied from time to time. The outcome of the chief justice race affected the partisan composition of the North Carolina Supreme Court. .results_text { font-style: italic; Phil Berger Jr. (R) defeated Lucy Inman (D) for Seat 2, which was left open by Newby (R). .election_results_text { North Carolina's Supreme Court justices are taking their work on the road this week as the court inches closer to its 200th anniversary. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_Supreme_Court_elections,_2020 } text-align: center; Based on official results, Paul Newby (R) had a 406 vote lead. margin-top: 16px; .votebox-scroll-container { More importantly he has shown us how truly Concerned he is for Constitutional Conservative Values. background-color: #003388; margin-bottom: 4px; } Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. .results_row.winner { } North Carolina is one of only seven states in which the chief justice is elected by voters. } The Republican primary election was canceled. overflow: hidden; The Democratic primary election was canceled. With Newby's win, North Carolina Republicans swept all eight statewide judicial races. position: relative; Bev. Meet The Candidate: Paul Newby For NC Supreme Court Chief Justice - Charlotte, NC - Paul Newby is seeking election as NC Supreme Court Chief Justice. display: inline-block;
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