Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for one of the seats on North Carolina’s Supreme Court — incumbent Sam Ervin IV (D) and Trey Allen (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
The North Carolina Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort and has seven judgeships. As of October 2022, three judges on the court were elected in nonpartisan elections, one was elected in a partisan election as a Democrat, and three were elected in partisan elections as Republicans.
Here are excerpts from candidates’ responses to the question: How would you describe your legal philosophy?
