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Matt Newton

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 16North Carolina · 2026Mecklenburg County sample ballot
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Matt Newton is a District Court Judge in Mecklenburg County who is running for a second term, per his campaign site. He previously served two terms on City Council and brings over fifteen years of trial court experience to the bench.

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