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Alamance County, North Carolina

NC Superior Court Judge, District 17, Seat 02

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One candidate is tracked for NC Superior Court Judge, District 17, Seat 02 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig Turner. Candidate information follows official Alamance County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Unopposed. Sitting Superior Court Judge Andy Hanford did not seek reelection to this seat. Craig Turner, currently an Alamance County District Court judge elected in 2024, is running to move up to the seat, per Alamance News; he is not the incumbent of this specific seat.

Craig Turner

Republican

Craig Turner currently serves as an Alamance County District Court judge, elected in November 2024, per Alamance News. A Burlington native who practiced law at the Vernon Law Firm, he is running for Superior Court Seat 02 after sitting Judge Andy Hanford chose not to seek reelection. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Craig Turner.

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Candidate roster from official Alamance County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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