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Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court

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

About this race

OPEN SEAT: sitting clerk Denise Hines is not on the ballot. Kevin Edwards 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 Forsyth County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kevin Edwards

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Bringing hard work, integrity and compassion to public service
  • Ensuring every citizen receives fair and compassionate treatment
  • Supporting victims and a professional court environment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Edwards has worked in public service for 28 years, currently as an Administrative Assistant in the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office, per the campaign site. Edwards previously served as a Deputy Courtroom Clerk in the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court's Office and as a Victim-Witness Legal Assistant for more than 20 years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

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

When is the Forsyth 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 Forsyth County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kevin Edwards, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office