Wake District Court Judge Christine Walczyk wins Dem primary in NC Court of Appeals contest
Wake County District Court Judge Christine Walczyk appears to be the winner of the Democratic primary for Seat 3 on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
With 81% of statewide precincts reporting, Walczyk leads Raleigh attorney and political newcomer James Whalen with 62% of the votes cast in unofficial results. Whalen captured 38% of the vote.
Having served as a district court trial judge in Wake County for 19 years, Walczyk says she decided to run for the seat because she was increasingly concerned about the public’s loss of confidence in the court system.
Walczyk told NC Newsline she wanted to ensure a “strong, independent, balanced, and diverse Court” that will safeguard individual liberties and due process.
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/wake-district-court-judge-christine-walczyk-wins-dem-primary-in-nc-court-of-appeals-contest/