Aminah Thompson is from South Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. She has a son.

Aminah Thompson is from Greenville, South Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. She lives in Durham with her husband and child, and attends Union Baptist Church.

Aminah previously worked as an attorney and magistrate judge.

Aminah is currently the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term. She previously ran for election to the 14th Judicial District Court in 2014 but did not win.

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Aminah currently serves the Durham County Superior Court clerk. She was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term. She previously ran for election for 14th Judicial District Court judge in 2014 but did not win.

Served 14 years as a magistrate judge, "presid[ing] over civil and landlord-tenant matters, administrative traffic court, and conditions of release; issued warrants and involuntary commitments; handled ex parte domestic violence protective orders; and officiated hundreds of marriages."

Has served as Superior Court clerk since 2022, "oversee[ing] complex legal matters involving estates, guardianships, foreclosures, and real property, while also managing court records, safeguarding public funds, and leading a team of more than 70 dedicated professionals."

- Served 14 years as a magistrate judge, "presid[ing] over civil and landlord-tenant matters, administrative traffic court, and conditions of release; issued warrants and involuntary commitments; handled ex parte domestic violence protective orders; and officiated hundreds of marriages."
- Has served as Superior Court clerk since 2022, "oversee[ing] complex legal matters involving estates, guardianships, foreclosures, and real property, while also managing court records, safeguarding public funds, and leading a team of more than 70 dedicated professionals."

Legal Experience

Plans to expand remote hearing options and assist those who need help accessing and navigating technology.

Said, "I will set up an outside, non-biased, secure, and confidential system for citizens and staff to report harmful incidents without fear of retaliation and accountability repercussions for violators."

Said, "I will deploy mechanisms to measure these key indicators and use data-driven methods to clarify performance goals and develop plans of action to increase efficiency and accountability in the Clerk’s office and throughout Durham’s trial court system."

Plans to use data-driven methods to increase efficiency.

Said, "I will reassess several outdated practices to relentlessly seek innovative solutions to longstanding barriers in the court system."

Supports "[p]rotecting families and preventing land loss in historically underrepresented communities."

Supports "[d]elivering justice with care, accuracy, and compassion."

- Plans to expand remote hearing options and assist those who need help accessing and navigating technology.
- Said, "I will set up an outside, non-biased, secure, and confidential system for citizens and staff to report harmful incidents without fear of retaliation and accountability repercussions for violators."
- Plans to use data-driven methods to increase efficiency.
- Plans to hire multilingual staff.
- Said, "I will reassess several outdated practices to relentlessly seek innovative solutions to longstanding barriers in the court system."
- Supports "[p]rotecting families and preventing land loss in historically underrepresented communities."
- Supports "[d]elivering justice with care, accuracy, and compassion."

Judicial Administration

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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.