Sonya Davis

Sonya Davis is a candidate for NC District Court Judge District 09 Seat 01 Primary Election in 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina. Running as Democratic.

Incumbent NC District Court Judge District 09 in Kinston, North Carolina

Also running: Roy A. Dawson.

Sonya Davis was appointed as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 9 by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025, filling a vacancy created by a retirement. Prior to her appointment, she worked as a solo practitioner in Kinston, focusing on domestic matters, real estate, and criminal defense. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University.