Cheryl Andrews McDonald
Cheryl Andrews McDonald is a judge for Seat 4 of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. Andrews McDonald assumed office on January 9, 2026. Andrews McDonald's current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Andrews McDonald (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 4 judge of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. Andrews McDonald is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Andrews McDonald advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Josh Stein (D) appointed Andrews McDonald to the North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 4 on December 4, 2025, to replace George Cleland (D).
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 4
Incumbent Cheryl Andrews McDonald (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 4 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 4
Incumbent Cheryl Andrews McDonald (D) defeated Lauren Tuttle (D) in the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 4 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cheryl Andrews McDonald | 62.6 | 19,987 | |
| Lauren Tuttle | 37.4 | 11,938 | ||
| Total votes: 31,925 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina
State courts:
Supreme Court of North Carolina • North Carolina Court of Appeals • North Carolina Superior Courts • North Carolina District Courts
State resources:
Courts in North Carolina • North Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in North Carolina
