Mark is from Durham, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Belmont Abbey College. He has a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Anna Brake Osterhout, and their two children in Rocky Mount.

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Mark is from Durham, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Belmont Abbey College and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Anna, and their two children in Rocky Mount.

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Mark is currently an attorney at Fields and Cooper PLLC. Previously, he was an assistant district attorney at the Judicial District 3A. 

Mark Osterhout's campaign for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 8 Seat 3 is his first entry into politics.

Mark ran for the District 8 district judge 7 seat in 2024, but did not win. 

Has 27 years of legal experience, including 2 years as an assistant district attorney and 25 years in private practice.

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.

- Has 27 years of legal experience, including 2 years as an assistant district attorney and 25 years in private practice.
- 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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Wants to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the District Court while ensuring equal access to the justice system.

- Wants to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the District Court while ensuring equal access to the justice system.

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Said he would be a "dedicated advocate for fairness, impartiality and accountability."

Said that he would be a "dedicated advocate for fairness, impartiality and accountability."

Said, "Children need to have a safe and healthy place to live. Resolving juvenile matters efficiently should continue to be a priority for our courts."

Said, "My commitment is straightforward: to be firm but fair, to uphold the Constitution, and to honor both the letter and the spirit of the law. I believe in common-sense leadership and in the principle that dedicated, everyday citizens can and should serve our community in elected office."

- Said that he would be a "dedicated advocate for fairness, impartiality and accountability."
- Said, "Children need to have a safe and healthy place to live. Resolving juvenile matters efficiently should continue to be a priority for our courts."
- Said, "My commitment is straightforward: to be firm but fair, to uphold the Constitution, and to honor both the letter and the spirit of the law. I believe in common-sense leadership and in the principle that dedicated, everyday citizens can and should serve our community in elected office."

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As of January 5, 2026, Mark Osterhout’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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. 