Theodore Kazakos
Theodore Kazakos (Republican Party) (also known as Ted) is a judge for Seat 3 of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Kazakos (Republican Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 3 judge of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth 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 31 Seat 3
Incumbent Theodore Kazakos (R) is running in the general election for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 3 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Theodore Kazakos (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina District Court District 31 Seat 3 without appearing on the ballot.
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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 Theodore Kazakos won election in the general election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Theodore Kazakos (R) | 100.0 | 76,351 | |
| Total votes: 76,351 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Theodore Kazakos advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina 21st Judicial District.
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District
Incumbent Theodore Kazakos won election in the general election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Theodore Kazakos (R) | 100.0 | 74,904 | |
| Total votes: 74,904 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2014
See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2014
Kazakos ran for re-election to the 21st Judicial District.
Primary: He was successful in the primary on May 6, 2014, receiving 46.7 percent of the vote. He competed against Donald R. Buie, Valene Franco, Andrew Keever, and Daniel B. Anthony.
General: He defeated Valene Franco in the general election on November 4, 2014, receiving 57.3 percent of the vote.
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Judicial performance evaluation
In July 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association released the results of a survey in which it asked lawyers to rate the judicial candidates for the trial courts. The candidates were rated from one to five on five different criteria as well as on their overall performance.[3]
| Theodore Kazakos | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Skill Rated | # of Responses | Average Rating |
| Integrity & Impartiality | 128 | 3.95 |
| Legal Ability | 128 | 3.74 |
| Professionalism | 128 | 4.12 |
| Communication | 127 | 3.97 |
| Administrative Skills | 110 | 3.87 |
| Overall Performance | 128 | 3.89 |
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Education
Kazakos received a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University and a J.D. from Wake Forest School of Law.[4]
Career
Prior to his election to the bench, Kazakos was an assistant district attorney in Forsyth County.[4]
Awards and associations
- Board member, Stop Child Abuse Now
- Representative, Elder Abuse Task Force
- National Vice President, Evrytanian Association of America
- Sunday school teacher[4]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate List Grouped by Contest," March 2, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "5/06/2014 Unofficial Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Judicial Performance Evaluation Survey," July 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Information submitted on Judgepedia's biographical submission form on 7/31/2014
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
