A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin is from Gary, Indiana. She earned an associate's degree and bachelor's degree from Indiana University, and a bachelor's degree in organizational management from Bethel University. 

Beverly is a customer success specialist. She works at Adwerx, an advertising software company.

Beverly previously worked at IBM, Time Warner Cable, and as a customer care lead at Adwerx.

A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin's campaign for Durham Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

Who's Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Beverly's campaign for Durham County Superior Court clerk is her first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Supports modernizing the court system by using digital platforms, improving communication, and bridging the digital divide.

Supports using feedback, cross-training, modern management, and flexibility to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

Plans to "be a champion for all citizens, especially those navigating the system without an attorney."

- Supports modernizing the court system by using digital platforms, improving communication, and bridging the digital divide.
- Supports using feedback, cross-training, modern management, and flexibility to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
- Plans to "be a champion for all citizens, especially those navigating the system without an attorney."

Judicial Administration

Budget

A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin

Candidate website

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.