Seat 1
North Carolina
3 nov
Democratic
79 grupos · 345 votantes
Experiencia
Judge - Seat 1
North Carolina Appeals Court
2017 a hoy
Attorney
James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A.
2009 a 2017
Special Superior Court Judge
North Carolina Court of Appeals
2007 a 2008
Attorney
James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A.
1989 a 2007
Clerk
North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Arnold
Staff Attorney
North Carolina Court of Appeals
79
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YALLvote
Dirigido por YALLvote · 754 votantes
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
Publicado por Sway
NCAAT in Action 2026 Endorsements
Publicado por Sway
Judge John Arrowood has served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals since 2017 following a distinguished legal career in private practice and public service. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and careful application of the law. As the first openly LGBTQ person elected to statewide office in the South, Arrowood has also helped broaden representation within North Carolina’s judiciary while remaining focused on impartial justice for every person who comes before the court.
Arrowood’s decades of legal experience have prepared him to hear a wide range of complex cases affecting North Carolina families, businesses, and communities. His service on the Court of Appeals reflects a commitment to judicial independence, fairness, and ensuring that every case is decided on the law and the facts before the court.
NCAAT in Action is proud to endorse Judge John Arrowood because of his experience, integrity, and unwavering commitment to equal justice. His belief that every North Carolinian deserves to be heard and treated fairly under the law reflects the values that guide our work to build a more inclusive and representative democracy.
North Carolina Democratic Party 2026 Judicial Endorsements
Publicado por Sway
John Arrowood was born in Burnsville and raised in rural Yancey County until the death of his parents at age fifteen, after which he moved to Caldwell County to live with his brother. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Catawba College, where he received the prestigious Whitener Award, and went on to earn his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently serves as a Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, with prior experience as a Special Superior Court Judge, partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA, certified mediator, and active community leader through his involvement with organizations such as the Mint Museum and the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center.
Glue, Glitter and Government
Dirigido por Quiana McKenzie · 30 votantes
Do not skip these races! The Court of Appeals is the court of last resort for at least 90 % of all appeals in North Carolina.
Arrowood is endorsed by several diverse entities.
UAW's Endorsements
Publicado por Sway
Down Home NC 2026 Endorsements
Publicado por Sway
Down Home NC endorses Judges Toby Hampson, John Arrowood, and Christine Walczyk for NC Court of Appeals
The Civic Table
Dirigido por Carrie Jackson · 4 votantes
This is a statewide appellate judgeship. In the 2026 general election, every North Carolina voter can vote in this contest. The term is eight years.
The Court of Appeals is North Carolina’s intermediate appellate court. It generally reviews decisions coming from Superior and District Courts and certain administrative agencies. It does not conduct a new trial like a trial court; its judges examine whether legal or procedural errors occurred. Appeals are normally heard by rotating three-judge panels.
That makes Seat 1 important because the person elected isn't simply deciding one local type of case. Their decisions can become part of North Carolina's appellate body of law and can affect how lower courts interpret and apply the law.
Rutherford County N.C. Democratic Party 2026 Endorsements
Publicado por Sway
With extensive experience across North Carolina’s legal system, Judge Arrowood has built a career dedicated to public service...
Human Decency
Dirigido por Kristin · 16 votantes
John was the first out LGBTQ+ person elected statewide in North Carolina!
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