Moshera Mills

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Moshera Mills

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1997

Law

North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2001

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Attorney

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Moshera Mills (Democratic Party) ran for election for the Seat 10 judge of the North Carolina 24th Judicial District. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

Moshera Mills was born in Cairo, Egypt. She obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May 1997 and a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law in May 2001. As of 2020, Mills worked in private practice, where she focused on family law and criminal law. She was a licensed family financial mediator and a licensed North Carolina real estate broker. Mills was affiliated with the Greensboro Family Law Section, the Guilford County Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Guilford County, North Carolina (2024)

General election

General election for North Carolina District Court District 24 Seat 10

Charlene Armstrong won election in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 24 Seat 10 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charlene Armstrong (D)	100.0	185,126

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 24 Seat 10

Charlene Armstrong defeated Moshera Mills in the Democratic primary for North Carolina District Court District 24 Seat 10 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charlene Armstrong	71.5	29,431
		Moshera Mills	28.5	11,739

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,170
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Guilford County, North Carolina (2020)

General election

General election for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 13

Incumbent Brian Tomlin won election in the general election for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Tomlin (D)	100.0	163,207

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 13

Incumbent Brian Tomlin defeated Moshera Mills in the Democratic primary for North Carolina 18th Judicial District Court Seat 13 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Tomlin	54.7	38,449
		Moshera Mills	45.3	31,822

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,271
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Moshera Mills completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mills' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been a practicing attorney for almost 20 years. I have worked as an Assistant District Attormey and a Magistrate Judge in Guilford County. I currently practice family law and criminal law. I have a vast range of experiences in our district courts. I have the knowledge and experience to hit the ground running on the first day of the job. I humbly ask for your vote and support. I am committed to treating everyone fairly and equally!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am experienced, fair and experienced.
• I am committed to treating everyone fairly and equally.
• I am committed to working hard to ensure that our community has faith in our court system and to be treated with human dignity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about children and our community. I volunteer in our community because I truly enjoy helping people. I have worked in our juvenile courtrooms as well as DSS courtrooms. I have zealously advocates for juveniles and parents in this courtrooms as an attorney. I believe that working with our community betters everyone!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristics for an elected official is the passion to serve people and to work hard to be sure everyone is treated fairly and equally.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a hard worker and I have a lot of experience in District Court. My experience as an Assistant D.A. and Magistrate Judge helps me to be able to process cases efficiently and effectively.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy I would like to leave behind is to have made our District Courts a place where the people have faith in our judicial system.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working as a cashier at Harris Teeter. I worked that job for several years. My mom worked several shifts as a single mother to support myself and my sister. I started working early in life to help my mother because I saw her working so hard to provide for our family.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is Where the Sidewalk Ends. I still read it today to my children.

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

I admire all the Judges I have appeared before over the past 20 years in District Court. They make tough decisions everyday and I have learned a lot from every single one of them.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Empathy is a very important quality for a Judge. If you do not have the ability to understand the feelings of others then I do not think you can adequately perform your duties as a Judge. It takes knowledge to understand the law but empathy to understand people that appear before you as a Judge.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for district court judge because I believe that my various legal experiences as well as my life experiences make me the best candidate. I want to help families and other persons facing the judicial system in a way that betters our community.

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North Carolina courts

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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

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Supreme Court of North Carolina • North Carolina Court of Appeals • North Carolina Superior Courts • North Carolina District Courts

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