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Meader Williams Harriss III
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Meader Williams Harriss III is a judge of North Carolina's 1st Judicial District 1. He is running for re-election as District Court Judge, District 1, Seat 3, as a Republican in the November 3, 2026 general election, having filed his candidacy on December 5, 2025 3.
Background and education
Harriss earned his bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston in 2001 and his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law in 2004 1.
Career
Before his election to the bench, Harriss practiced law privately and then served as an assistant public defender beginning in December 2008 1. He was elected to the 1st Judicial District on November 4, 2014, unopposed, to a term that expired December 31, 2020 1; he continues to serve as an active District Court judge, currently assigned to Pasquotank County District Court 2.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Harriss”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Harriss”.