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Johnathon S. Naylor
Republican · North Carolina · 2026 · IncumbentJohnathon S. Naylor was appointed by Gov. Josh Stein in February 2026 to the District Court for Judicial District 5, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge William B. 'Billy' Sutton Jr, per NC Governor's Office. Naylor worked as an attorney at Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C. since 2017 and serves as treasurer of the Onslow County Bar Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Campbell University and his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law, per NC Governor's Office. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Johnathon S. Naylor.
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NC District Court Judge, District 5 Seat 8 (Unexpired Term) · North Carolina · 2026
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