Toby Hampson
Toby Hampson (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 2 of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Hampson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 2 judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Education
Hampson earned his B.A. in international studies and history from American University in 1998. He obtained his J.D. from the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2002, where he was inducted into the Order of Barristers and was a member of the Law Review.[1]
Career
- 2019-Present: Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2
Incumbent Toby Hampson (D) and George Bell (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Toby Hampson (D) | |
 | George Bell (R) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Toby Hampson (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. George Bell (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2
Toby Hampson defeated Jefferson Griffin and Sandra Ray in the general election for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Toby Hampson (D) | 48.8 | 1,766,470 |
 | Jefferson Griffin (R) | 35.7 | 1,293,098 | |
 | Sandra Ray (R) | 15.5 | 561,015 | |
| Total votes: 3,620,583 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 |
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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
