One candidate is tracked for Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Churchill. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
David Churchill won the March 3 Democratic contest with 59.8 percent and is unopposed in November, per the State Board of Elections certified list and results archive.
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 Guilford County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, David Churchill, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
David Churchill was appointed clerk in May 2025 when Lisa Johnson-Tonkins became a superior court judge, and previously held the office from 1998 to 2014, per Yes Weekly and the High Point Enterprise. He is a former assistant public defender and assistant district attorney with a Wake Forest law degree. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Churchill. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Guilford 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 Guilford County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Guilford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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