Jonathan C. Strange

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- 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.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

North Carolina

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

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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.

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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.

Complete 2014 NC Primary Election Results | WUNC

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.