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Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County Clerk of Superior Court

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

About this race

Incumbent Aminah Thompson won the March 3 Democratic contest with 87 percent and is unopposed in November, per the State Board of Elections certified list and results archive.

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 Durham County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Aminah Thompson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Aminah Thompson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • eCourts modernization and transparency
  • Public guardian and public administrator protections
  • Plain-language access to justice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Thompson currently serves as Clerk of Superior Court in Durham County after previously serving as a magistrate judge, per the campaign site. Thompson has implemented court modernization initiatives including eCourts technology and developed plain-language court forms and resources, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

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

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

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Candidate profiles
Aminah Thompson, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office