Michael Stading, candidate for NC Court of Appeals Judge seat 11
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Candidates for NC Court of Appeals Judge seat 11
Candidates for NC Court of Appeals Judge seat 11 include Charlton Allen and Michael Stading. The incumbent, Darren Jackson, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
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Name: Michael J. Stading
Political party: Republican
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 41
Campaign website: www.michaelstading.com
Occupation: District Court judge
Education: UNC Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Campbell Law School, Juris Doctorate. Judge Advocate General’s School, judge advocate staff officer course. Air University, squadron officer school.
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought) Yes - 2018 currently held office - District Court Judge
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Served as pro bono legal counsel to the Mint Hill Athletic Association, judge advocate for American Legion Post #555, Mint Hill Kiwanis, Mint Hill Historical Society, F3 Mint Hill, Federalist Society, Worship Coordinator at Christ Covenant Church.
What could you do, if elected, to help make the justice system more equitable or accessible?
Our state and federal constitutions provide rights and legal protections to all North Carolinians. I make sure these rights are upheld in the courtrooms where I currently preside and will certainly do the same on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Tell us about a specific event in your legal career of which you are most proud.
Being pinned on as a JAG Officer in the United States Air Force by my oldest son.
What areas of the law do you have experience in, as a judge or attorney?
Criminal
Civil litigation
Appellate
Government/public interest
Family law
Labor/employment
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 11:03 AM.
