Carolyn Thompson (judge)
Carolyn Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office September 11, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Roy Cooper |
| Preceded by | Allison Riggs |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Hampton University (BA) North Carolina Central University (JD) |
Carolyn Jennings Thompson is an American judge who currently serves on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Thompson to the Court in 2023 to fill a vacancy.[1] She is running for a full term on the Court in the 2024 election.[2]
She previously served as a Deputy Commissioner on the North Carolina Industrial Commission, a state District Court Judge and a North Carolina Superior Court Judge in District 9. Thompson received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hampton University and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
2024[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carolyn Thompson (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Tom Murry | |||
| Total votes | 100% | |||
2022[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julee Tate Flood | 1,956,550 | 52.42% | |
| Democratic | Carolyn Thompson | 1,775,943 | 47.58% | |
| Total votes | 3,732,493 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||