Marc Tyrey
Marc Tyrey is a judge for Seat 1 of the North Carolina 24th Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Tyrey (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 1 judge of the North Carolina 24th Judicial District. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Tyrey was appointed to the court on December 11, 2019, by Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to replace Tom Jarrell.[1]
Biography
Education
Tyrey earned his bachelor's degree from Guilford College, and his J.D. from Campbell University.[1]
Career
Tyrey began practicing law in Guilford County in 1998, beginning as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office. In 2010, he became the manager of the firm Tyrey Law, where he worked until his appointment. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Guilford College.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Guilford 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 24 Seat 1
Incumbent Marc Tyrey (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 24 Seat 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Marc Tyrey (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 24 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 Guilford County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 1
Incumbent Marc Tyrey won election in the general election for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Marc Tyrey (D) | 100.0 | 116,644 | |
| Total votes: 116,644 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marc Tyrey advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 1.
2016
North Carolina held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016.[3] Mark Cummings defeated Marc Tyrey in the North Carolina Judicial District 18 general election for the Samet seat.[4]
| North Carolina Judicial District 18 (Samet Seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Cummings |
63.32% | 112,334 |
| Marc Tyrey | 36.68% | 65,070 |
| Total Votes | 177,404 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial election results," accessed November 8, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Partisan election of judges
The North Carolina District Courts utilize partisan elections in the selection of judges. District judges serve four-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to continue serving. From 2002 through 2016, elections for district court judges were nonpartisan; however, on March 23, 2017, the North Carolina legislature changed the method of election to partisan elections by overriding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 100. This change was effective with the 2018 district court elections.[5][6][7]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[5]
- licensed to practice law in the state;
- a district resident; and
- under the age of 72 (retirement at 72 is mandatory).
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 News & Record, "Gov. Roy Cooper appoints attorney Marc Tyrey as Guilford County District Court judge," December 11, 2019
- ↑ NC Governor Roy Cooper, "Governor Cooper Announces Guilford County District Court Judge Appointment," December 11, 2019
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Election Calendar," accessed December 23, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed December 23, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: North Carolina," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ The News & Observer, "Veto override means voters will know judges’ party affiliations," March 23, 2017
- ↑ General Assembly of North Carolina, "House Bill 100," accessed May 5, 2017
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State courts:
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State resources:
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