Henderson County, North Carolina

NC District Court Judge District 42 Seat 5

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One candidate is tracked for NC District Court Judge District 42 Seat 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abe Hudson. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Abe Hudson is unopposed on the November ballot. District 42 covers Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties.

Abe Hudson

Republican

Abe Hudson won election in 2022 to a newly created District Court judgeship for the Henderson-Polk-Transylvania district after serving as a Henderson County magistrate, per Hendersonville Lightning. He previously practiced law in Wake and Mecklenburg counties and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Abe Hudson.

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