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Jennifer Bedford, candidate for Wake County District Court judge seat 1

Jennifer Bedford is running for judge in Wake County District Court in 2022.
Jennifer Bedford is running for judge in Wake County District Court in 2022.

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2022 candidates for Wake County District Court race

Jennifer Bedford, an incumbent Wake County District Court judge and a Democrat, is running for reelection in 2022 against local attorney Asia Prince, a Republican.


Name: Jennifer Bedford

Political party: Democrat

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 44

Campaign website: bedfordforjudge.com

Occupation: Judge

Education: J.D.

Have you run for elected office before? No.

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Attorney, advocate, and Army Strong.

What reforms, if any, do you think could make the criminal justice system more fair?

Increased accessibility and consistency.

Are the state’s courts accessible enough to average North Carolinians? If not, what are some improvements you will advocate for, if elected?

Expanded use of efficient technology.

Tell us about a specific event in your legal career of which you are most proud.

Serving as a current District Court Judge.

Will Doran
The News & Observer
Will Doran reports on North Carolina politics, particularly the state legislature. In 2016 he started PolitiFact NC, and before that he reported on local issues in several cities and towns. Contact him at wdoran@newsobserver.com or (919) 836-2858.
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2022 candidates for Wake County District Court race

Jennifer Bedford, an incumbent Wake County District Court judge and a Democrat, is running for reelection in 2022 against local attorney Asia Prince, a Republican.