Superior Court Judge District 40 Seat 2 (Buncombe County)

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

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.

Candidates

Alan Thornburg

Democrat · $18K raised (state filings)
Slightly left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Superior Court Judge District 40 Seat 2 (Buncombe County) in 2026?
Alan Thornburg (Democrat).
What does this office 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.
Who should I vote for in the Superior Court Judge District 40 Seat 2 (Buncombe County) race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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