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Buncombe County, North Carolina

Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court

One candidate is tracked for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jean Marie Christy. Candidate information follows official Buncombe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Jean Marie Christy, who won the November 2024 special election, is the only certified candidate; unopposed candidates print on North Carolina's November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. Every voter in Buncombe County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jean Marie Christy, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jean Marie Christy

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Ensuring fairness and access to justice for every resident who comes before the court
  • Providing respectful, responsive service in the clerk's office
  • Efficient administration of court records and family estate matters

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christy, a former Assistant Public Defender in Asheville and Lumberton, represented low-income children and adults in juvenile and misdemeanor cases, per the campaign site. She holds a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, per the campaign site. Her site emphasizes fair and respectful service in managing court records and estate administration, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jean Marie Christy. Candidate information follows official Buncombe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Buncombe County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jean Marie Christy, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office