Claudia Croom
Claudia Croom (Democratic Party) is the Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court in North Carolina. Croom assumed office on January 3, 2026. Croom's current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Croom (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court in North Carolina. Croom is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Paul C. Ridgeway (D) appointed Croom Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court on January 3, 2026, to replace Blair Williams (D).
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court
Incumbent Claudia Croom (D) and Joe Teague, Jr. (R) are running in the general election for Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Claudia Croom (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Joe Teague, Jr. (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Wake County Clerk of the Superior Court without appearing on the ballot.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Croom's campaign website stated the following:
The Clerk of Superior Court is a leader, administrator, record keeper, comptroller, and judge of probate. First and foremost, Claudia is a leader. Leadership is her passion. Her goal is to maximize the gifts and talents of the 185 assistant and deputy clerks performing the critical functions of Wake County Clerk’s Office.
Claudia’s vision is to provide courteous, efficient and professional customer service and to ensure the accuracy and integrity of court records for the public and legal community in her role as record keeper and administrator. The Clerk receives, invests and disburses millions of dollars as comptroller. As judge of probate, the Clerk has exclusive original jurisdiction relating to the probate of wills and administration of estates. This judicial role also includes presiding over adoptions, competency, guardianship, partitions of property, foreclosures, and other hearings.
Claudia’s promise to Wake County residents is the faithful and impartial performance of the duties of the office of Clerk of Superior Court.
— Claudia Croom's campaign website (March 10, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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