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Jean Marie Christy

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Ensuring fairness and access to justice for every resident who comes before the court
  • Providing respectful, responsive service in the clerk's office
  • Efficient administration of court records and family estate matters
Biography

Christy, a former Assistant Public Defender in Asheville and Lumberton, represented low-income children and adults in juvenile and misdemeanor cases, per the campaign site. She holds a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, per the campaign site. Her site emphasizes fair and respectful service in managing court records and estate administration, per the campaign site.

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