Facebook

Cynthia has worked as a child abuse and neglect attorney, prosecutor, and educator. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients, specializing in child abuse and neglect.

- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients, specializing in child abuse and neglect.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Cynthia G. Dry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Dry said: “I am humbled and honored by the prospect of serving the citizens of Rowan County as a District Court Judge. If elected, I pledge to intently consider the facts and law presented in each case to arrive at a fair, sound decision,” says the candidate. The statement was published during her 2022 campaign for the district court seat.

Former assistant district attorney seeks judge's seat

Pledges to consider the facts and law in each case to reach a fair, sound decision.

- Pledges to consider the facts and law in each case to reach a fair, sound decision.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

LinkedIn

Cynthia G. Dry

Cynthia Dry lives in Rockwell, NC with her husband, Charlie Dry, and their daughter, Jordan.

A “constitutional conservation,” Dry is a member and past chair of the Community Child Protection Team and has also served on the J.F. Hurley YMCA board.

“I have a servant’s heart,” Dry said. “That’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.”

Dry looks to put experience into action in bid for District Court judge seat

Cynthia G. Dry lives in Rockwell, North Carolina, with her husband, Charlie Dry, and their daughter.

Dry looks to put experience into action in bid for District Court judge ...

Supports a family-court jurisdiction that assigns one judge to a family across its cases.

Plans to reduce case backlogs by allowing continuances only when justified and holding people accountable for appearing on time.

Said she treats law enforcement, victims, and accused people with respect.

Serves as a member of the Community Child Protection Team and previously served as its chair.

Cynthia Dry has devoted her life to serving the public. She is a member of the J.F. Hurley YMCA board. She is a constitutional conservationist and relies on her faith and family.

Cynthia is an attorney specializing in child abuse and neglect cases. She previously served as an assistant district attorney for Rowan County, where she prosecuted various criminal cases. Before law school, she worked several part-time jobs to support herself.

Cynthia previously ran for Rowan County district court judge in 2022 but did not win.

Said she would work to reduce the number of case backlogs by limiting continuance motions.

Supports making Rowan County a family court jurisdiction.

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

- 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.