Michelle Ball

Incumbent Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court in Smithfield, North Carolina

Michelle Ball is a candidate for Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court in Smithfield, North Carolina — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Michelle Creech Ball is the current Clerk of Superior Court for Johnston County, first elected in 2014. She oversees an office with 43 employees responsible for managing criminal, civil, estates, and special proceedings divisions. Ball has focused on experience and service, pursuing ongoing training through the UNC School of Government and the Administrative Office of the Courts. She is an active member of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court and other professional organizations. She is married to Jerry Ball and they have four children.