One candidate is tracked for Orange County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Kleinschmidt. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Mark Kleinschmidt, Clerk of Superior Court since 2018, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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 Orange County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mark Kleinschmidt, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Kleinschmidt has served as Orange County Clerk of Superior Court since 2018 and was previously Chapel Hill's mayor from 2009 to 2015 after eight years on the town council, per the NC Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark Kleinschmidt.
Who is running for Orange County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Orange County Clerk of Superior Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Kleinschmidt. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Orange 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 Orange County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Orange County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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