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Cressie Thigpen
Cressie Thigpen was a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He was first appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue on August 23, 2010 to fill the vacancy left by James Wynn. His term expired at the end of 2010, but he was reappointed by Gov. Perdue on January 3, 2011 to replace Judge Barbara Jackson. His term ended at the end of 2012.[1][2]
Education
Thigpen received his bachelor's degree from North Carolina Central University in 1968 and his J.D. from Rutgers University in 1973.[2]
Career
Thigpen has practiced law for 30 years, most recently as a partner with the firm Blue, Stephens & Fellers. In 1999, he was elected president of the North Carolina State Bar. Two years prior to joining the North Carolina Court of Appeals, he was appointed as a special superior court judge.[2]
Awards and associations
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, North Carolina Central University
- Former member, Board of Trustees, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[2]
Elections
2012
Thigpen ran for re-election to the Court of Appeals on November 6, 2012, but was defeated by Chris Dillon after receiving 47.3 percent of the vote.[3][4]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012
Endorsements
- North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys[5]
2010 election
Thigpen ran for election to the seat he was appointed to. This election utilized an instant runoff voting method. After the results were counted, Doug McCullough was leading, with Thigpen in second place. Thigpen requested a recount, which proved McCullough's win in the general election.[6][7]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2010
See also
External links
- Thigpen 2010 Campaign site
- North Carolina State Board of Elections: 2012 General Election Voter Guide, David S. Robinson Scroll to p.4
Footnotes
- ↑ WECT 6 News, "NC gov reappoints Thigpen to Court of Appeals," January 3, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Office of Governor Bev Perdue, Press Release: "Perdue Appoints Thigpen to North Carolina Court of Appeals," August 23, 2010
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections: November 6, 2012 General Election - Official Results
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.43
- ↑ North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys: 2012 endorsement announcement
- ↑ GoUpstate.com, "After recount, NC judge concedes election defeat," December 21, 2010
- ↑ The Voter Update, "N.C. Appeals Court Runoff Heads for Recount," December 8, 2010
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
