Brad Lankford

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.

Stokes

Victim Assistance

Judicial Efficiency

North Carolina

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

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Clerk of Superior Court

Buket Urgen

Brad is a deputy clerk of court. He previously worked as a juvenile probation officer and served as the court improvement project director for Judicial District 17-B, which includes Stokes and Surry counties. He was also appointed and re-appointed as a magistrate for Stokes County.

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Brad previously ran for Stokes County Clerk of Superior Court in 2022. He is currently serving as the Stokes County Clerk of Superior Court.

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Election Information | Stokes County Democratic Party

As a court clerk, Lankford entered and maintained records of judgments.

Supports the inclusion of emergency contacts for family and friends on the list of where the alleged victim is staying for safety.

Plans to improve the financial aspects of the office by enhancing how judgments and liens are entered that show up in title searches during property transactions.