Anita Earls: North Carolina Supreme Court, Associate Justice Seat 1 2026

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Anita Earls

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for Supreme Court, Associate Justice Seat 1, North Carolina

Anita Earls has been an associate justice of the N.C. Supreme Court since 2018 and founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.

Background via official source

Ballot listing source

Also running: Sarah Stevens (R)

Where Earls stands

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Crime & public safety

Crime victims

After my brother was brutally murdered and his killer never prosecuted, I re-dedicated my life to fighting for justice for victims of crime and ensuring everyone gets their day in Court.

Original: N.C. State Board of Elections Judicial Voter Guide (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

Other priorities

Courts

I believe an independent Court is critically necessary to the balance of powers and absolutely required to maintain a democracy.

Original: N.C. State Board of Elections Judicial Voter Guide (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

Voting record

Anita Earls is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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