2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Karen F. Wellington

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Karen Wellington is from Wilson, North Carolina. She graduated from Beddingfield High School.

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Karen is currently the clerk of superior court for Wilson County. She was sworn into office in 2023.

As an adjunct professor at the University of Mount Olive, Wellington has experience in legal education.

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As of January 2, 2026, Karen F. Wellington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.