Susan (Smitty) Dotson-Smith

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A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

1 candidate is running for District Court Judge District 40 Seat 4 (Buncombe County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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What party is Susan (Smitty) Dotson-Smith?

Susan (Smitty) Dotson-Smith is running as a Democrat.

What does the District Court Judge District 40 Seat 4 seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

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