Matt Newton

Democrat · Candidate for District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16 (Mecklenburg County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

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 ran for District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16 (Mecklenburg County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Funding

$10K raised, $460 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Mark Jetton$1,000
Eric Meredith$1,000
Curtis Osborne$550
William Heroy$500
Todd Gonyer$500
Matt Arnold$500
David Erdman$500
Bradley Smith$500

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-08.

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Quick answers

What party is Matt Newton?
Matt Newton is running as a Democrat.
What does the District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16 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.
How much money has Matt Newton raised?
$10K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Matt Newton?
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