Matthew Newton

Matthew Newton is a candidate for NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16 Primary Election in 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Incumbent Judge, North Carolina District Court District 26 Seat 16 in Charlotte, North Carolina

Also running: Jennifer Fleet, Scott K. Skidmore, Sarah Bess Mcpherson, Christopher W. Brooks, Joy A. Jones, Gretchen Hollar Kirkman, Marion Boone, Sharlene Gilmer Anderson, Chevonne Wallace, Lloyd Williams, Christopher Todd Roper, Erica Standfield Brandon.

Matthew Newton is a judge for the North Carolina District Court in District 26, Seat 16, an office he assumed on January 1, 2023. He is a graduate of Myers Park High School in Charlotte. Newton earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and a J.D. from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. His legal career includes working as an attorney and managing partner at the law firm of Newton & Arroyo, PLLC. Prior to his judgeship, he was elected to the Charlotte City Council for District 5 in 2017 and served two terms. He also served as the chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party from 2015 to 2017.

Website: https://www.mattnewtonforjudge.com/