Sarah StevensSarah Stevens

Sarah Stevens believes the law should be applied as written and that judges should not create laws from the bench. On the North Carolina Supreme Court, Sarah will respect our state’s Constitution and apply the principles of conserving liberty to every case. After graduating from Mount Airy High School, Sarah attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Campbell University School of Law. Sarah maintained a private law practice for more than 30 years and served as President of the Surry County Bar Association. Sarah and her husband, Edwin, live in Mount Airy. Together, they share five children. Sarah knows what it means to lead and what it takes to be a voice for North Carolina families. Her leadership experience includes: Republican Leader in the North Carolina House of Representatives, Chair of the House Elections Law Committee, Chair of a House Judiciary Committee, Chair of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee, Former Speaker Pro Tempore of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Former Chair of the North Carolina Courts Commission. Sarah has worked to reform North Carolina’s child welfare system and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Her record includes: Passing Jessica’s Law to limit sex offenders from accessing locations primarily intended for minors, Supporting Marsy’s Law to strengthen victims’ rights in North Carolina, Chairing the Children, Youth and Families Committee, Partnering with the Social Services Working Group and the Child Well-Being Transformation Council.

Sarah Stevens believes the law should be applied as written and judges shouldn't create laws from the bench. On the Supreme Court, Sarah Stevens will respect our state's constitution and apply the principles of conserving liberty to every case.