The voter-guide biographical entry for Jonathan Strange states: “Immediate family: My wife's name is Monica. Our children are Kaila and Samantha.”

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Jonathan C. Strange's wife is Monica, and they have two children.

Voter Guide: Meet Cumberland County District Court judge candidates

The voter-guide biographical entry for Jonathan Strange lists: “Occupation: Attorney.”

A December 2023 Fayetteville Observer candidate roundup states: “Strange is a local attorney and former chairman of the Cumberland County Republican Party and made an unsuccessful run for the 12th District Court Judicial District's Seat 6.”

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Jonathan previously ran for Seat 6 of the 12th District Court Judicial District but did not win.

2026 North Carolina General Election

In response to a 2022 voter-guide question about District Court problems, Jonathan Strange wrote: “The biggest problem facing District Court is the lack of judicial experience in Civil District Courts. The entire case load for Cumberland County Civil District Court is currently being handled by one judge. I have extensive experience in the Civil and Criminal District Courts, a diversity of experience that is fairly unique in Cumberland County.”

Practices as an attorney with experience in civil and criminal district courts.

- Practices as an attorney with experience in civil and criminal district courts.

Legal Experience

2022 voter-guide response to: “Bail reform has been pursued or enacted in some communities due to the disproportionate impact that cash bail has on lower-income and minority defendants. What do you think of bail reform?” Jonathan Strange responded: “I believe that the Court System must continually evaluate the effectiveness of bail policies to make sure that accused persons are not punished simply for their economic status. In addition, alternatives to the cash bail system must be further analyzed to make sure there is not a disproportionate impact on the homeless population.”

Calls for ongoing evaluation of bail policies and analysis of cash-bail alternatives to prevent disproportionate economic and homelessness impacts.

- Calls for ongoing evaluation of bail policies and analysis of cash-bail alternatives to prevent disproportionate economic and homelessness impacts.

Judicial Administration

2022 voter-guide response to whether judicial elections should be partisan or nonpartisan: “Regardless of whether the races themselves are partisan, we need judges that are willing to set partisan policies aside and commit to following the law. We also 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.”

Said judges should follow the law, set aside partisan policies, avoid courtroom politics, and remain impartial.

- Said judges should follow the law, set aside partisan policies, avoid courtroom politics, and remain impartial.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, Jonathan C. Strange did not have a website or any information online.

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Jonathan C. Strange

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

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

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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."

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Cheri Siler-Mack

- 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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.