Last updated August 28, 2026

Selected election

When is the North Carolina election?

The election for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01 in North Carolina was held on November 3, 2026.

Election day: November 3, 2026
Status: Past
Winner: John S. Arrowood
Office: NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Population: 10,584,340 residents
State: North Carolina
Branch: Judicial
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01?

2 candidates ran for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01 in the November 3, 2026 election. John S. Arrowood won. See results below.

Unofficial — count in progress

Michael C. Byrne

Administrative Law Judge, North Carolina Office of Administrative HearingsRepublican Party

Raleigh, North Carolina

About

Michael C. Byrne is an Administrative Law Judge with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings, a position he has held since June 2020. He grew up in Wake County, earned his B.A. from North Carolina State University, and his law degree from Campbell University. Before becoming a judge, he spent over 20 years in private practice focusing on business and commercial law, civil litigation, and representing public employees, particularly law enforcement officers. As an attorney, he argued more than 20 cases before the NC Court of Appeals and won cases that are now cited as precedents. He has been endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), which represents over 140,000 sworn law enforcement officers; he is the only NC Court of Appeals candidate endorsed by this national police group.