One candidate is tracked for Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Brown. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Thomas Brown (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for an open seat.
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 Gaston County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Thomas Brown is a Magistrate Judge with more than 13 years of experience in the North Carolina court system, per his campaign site. Born and raised in Gastonia, he is unopposed for Clerk of Superior Court, a position his father, Larry Brown, held from 2006 to 2020.
Who is running for Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Brown. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Gaston 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.
How do I see my exact Gaston County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Gaston County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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