Magistrate Abe Hudson wins close judge race - Hendersonville ...

Abe Hudson lives in Etowah, in Henderson County, North Carolina with his wife and their three daughters.

Hudson, 42, currently serves as a magistrate in Henderson County. He has also worked as an attorney in Wake and Mecklenburg counties. Hudson also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Magistrate Abe Hudson wins close judge race

Abe currently serves as a magistrate in Henderson County. He previously worked as an attorney in Wake and Mecklenburg counties and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Abe is the incumbent District Court judge for Seat 5 in Judicial District 42. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

Serves as a Henderson County magistrate and previously worked as an attorney in Wake and Mecklenburg counties.

- Serves as a Henderson County magistrate and previously worked as an attorney in Wake and Mecklenburg counties.

Legal Experience

He said he planned to continue working as a magistrate for the next several months before taking office. Hudson also plans to use the time before taking office to begin the process of adapting to the job of a district court judge. Hudson said he hopes to work with some sitting judges in the district to begin the learning process.

Plans to prepare for district court service by learning from sitting judges in the district.

- Plans to prepare for district court service by learning from sitting judges in the district.

Judicial Administration

As of January 5, 2026, Abe Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

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Abe Hudson and his wife, Jessica, have three young daughters. They live in Etowah.

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Abe is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's District 29B. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before his election, he served as a magistrate in Henderson County.

As an attorney, has worked in Wake and Mecklenburg counties.

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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.