The Ballot Brief
Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court

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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.

David Churchill

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.

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Candidate roster from official Guilford County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-01. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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