Frederick Adams
Frederick Adams (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 2 of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Adams (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 2 judge of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
He was appointed to the court on September 30, 2021, by Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to replace Lisa V. Menefee.[1]
Biography
Frederick Adams earned his undergraduate degree from Bluefield College and earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 2
Incumbent Frederick Adams (D) is running in the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 2 on March 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District
Incumbent Frederick Adams won election in the general election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District on November 8, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Frederick Adams (D) | 100.0 | 82,400 |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Frederick Adams advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina 21st Judicial District.
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
