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Henderson County, North Carolina

North Carolina District Court Judge, District 42, Seat 5

One candidate is tracked for North Carolina 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.

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Abe Hudson (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 42, Seat 5. Voters across Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties vote on this seat, per North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. North Carolina judicial races have been partisan since the 2018 court reorganization. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026).

Abe Hudson

Republican

Biography
Abe Hudson is the Republican nominee and unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 42, Seat 5, per the North Carolina State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 42, Seat 5 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for North Carolina 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.

When is the North Carolina District Court Judge, District 42, Seat 5 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Henderson County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-08. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official North Carolina election office, or see the full Henderson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.