David Baker Sr.
David Baker Sr. (Democratic Party) is a judge for District 10B Seat 1 of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He assumed office on June 7, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Baker (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the District 10B Seat 1 judge of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Baker was appointed by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper in 2019 to fill a vacancy following Judge Craig Croom's appointment as a special superior court judge to fill a vacant seat.[1][2]
Biography
Education
David Baker Sr. received his bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the North Carolina Central School of Law.[1]
Career
Baker's career experience includes working as a principal attorney at the Law Office of David K. Baker and as a staff attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina. Baker has served as a vice chairman for the Wake County Bar Association Membership Services Committee and the Raleigh Area Development Authority, and as a chairman for the African-American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1
Incumbent David Baker Sr. (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent David Baker Sr. (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1
Incumbent David Baker Sr. won election in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1 on November 8, 2022.
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| ✔ | David Baker Sr. (D) | 100.0 | 37,605 | |
| Total votes: 37,605 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Baker Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 10B Seat 1.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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
