Cheri is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She attended North Carolina Central University and the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from North Carolina Central University and a Juris Doctor from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives with her son in Fayetteville. She attends Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

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Cheri Siler-Mack is from Fayetteville. She has a bachelor's in political science from North Carolina Central University and a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She has a son and attends Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

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Cheri currently works as a district court judge. She has also worked as a senior assistant district attorney and an adjunct professor of criminal justice.

Cheri Siler-Mack is currently a judge of the 12th Judicial District Court representing Cumberland County. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term.

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Cheri currently serves as the district court judge of District 12. She was first elected in 2014 and is serving her third term. 

Has 23 years of experience as a lawyer and 22 years as a senior assistant district attorney.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of April 6, 2026, Cheri Siler-Mack did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to continue advocating for civic, social, and fraternal organizations that contribute time, talents, and funding to enhance the community.

- Plans to continue advocating for civic, social, and fraternal organizations that contribute time, talents, and funding to enhance the community.

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Jonathan Strange is married to his wife, Monica. They have two children together.

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Jonathan is an attorney. He previously served as the chairman of the Cumberland County Republican Party.

Jonathan is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's District 14. He was elected in 2026. He previously ran for a district court judgeship in 2022 but did not win.

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Has experience in both civil and criminal district courts.

Believes the biggest problem facing District Court is the lack of judicial experience in Civil District Courts.

Said, "We need judges that forego courtroom politics, while setting aside any bias for one side versus the other. I believe this is only achievable with extensive practice history in multiple areas of the law. I am the only candidate in my race with experience on every side of the courtroom aisle, and will utilize that experience on the bench."

As of January 5, 2026, Jonathan C. Strange’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

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