Judicial races in North Carolina are now non-partisan, but the political parties may endorse a candidate. If only two candidates contest a seat, they are on the ballot in the general election. If more than two candidates file for a seat, they are on the primary election ballot. The two top vote-getters then face off in the general election. This year, two statewide Court of Appeals Judge seats are on the ballot in the primary election.

Incumbent Court of Appeals Judge James A. (Jim) Wynn, a Democrat, is running for re-election. He is opposed by Dean R. Poirier and Jewel Ann Farlow, both Republicans.

Incumbent Court of Appeals Judge John M. Tyson, a Republican, is also seeking re-election. Three other candidates, one bearing a famous name, are contesting the seat: Sam J. Ervin IV, Janet Pueschel, and Kristin Ruth. Ervin and Ruth are Democrats. Pueschel is not listed on either party’s web site.