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Judge Ericka James Files to Run for Superior Court Judge in Wayne County

Updated: Dec 3, 2023

Judge James has won three previous elections for local District Court Judge dating back to 2012. Judge is the only elected office which James has ever sought. She remains “focused on the law, not politics.”


GOLDSBORO - Judge Ericka James today filed as a candidate for Superior Court Judge in the judicial district which includes all of Wayne County. Judge James has spent most of the last ten years as a District Court Judge serving an area of Wayne, Lenoir, and Greene Counties.


“It’s been an honor to serve the residents of Wayne County as a District Court Judge over the last decade,” said Judge James. “Our local courts are critical to building and maintaining safe communities where everyone receives equal justice under the law. I’ve prided myself on building a reputation as a “No Nonsense Judge” who treats everyone with respect, who listens to all sides and who strictly follows the law.”


Judge James stepped down from the District Court bench in 2021 to focus on family and other priorities after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. She returned to serve as an Emergency District Court Judge after his health improved.


“Serious illness will teach you to value the time, people and opportunities in front of you,” said Judge James. “A judge should always know that inside the stack of cases in front of them, there are real people, with real problems who seek real justice. They deserve a judge who listens and follows the law.”



In North Carolina, candidates for judge appear on the ballot with party identification. Judge James has filed for office as a Democrat, but she remains “focused on the law, not politics; focused on people, not party.”


“It’s critical that people who walk through the courthouse door maintain a faith that judges are fair without bending to political bias,” said Judge James. “The law should apply equally to everyone - no exceptions.”


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