Jerauld Brian Pafford

Jerauld Brian Pafford is the Republican candidate for Superior Court Judge in North Carolina Judicial District Two, which covers Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties, for the November 3, 2026 election. In his campaign he emphasizes “professional careful judgement,” a commitment to fairness, liberty and the rule of law, and a desire to protect hardworking families and businesses in the region ⁶.

Pafford was raised in eastern North Carolina and now lives in Washington, NC with his wife Maggie—an ECU School of Dental Medicine faculty member and interim chair of the Department of General Dentistry—and their two children, Samson and Penelope. He describes himself as a family‑oriented person who loves God, the water and nature, and who enjoys boating with his family in his free time ⁶.

He has been a licensed attorney in North Carolina for more than 13 years. His legal career includes serving as a public defender for the Administrative Office of the Courts, operating a private law firm, and working as in‑house counsel for East Carolina University. His practice areas span criminal, constitutional, civil, education, federal regulatory, corporate, and estate law, giving him a broad perspective on the issues that come before the courts ⁶.

Pafford’s campaign platform focuses on delivering “strong leadership” that upholds the Constitution, corrects wrongs, restores balance, and ensures public safety and economic stability. He argues that a judge must make consistent, responsible decisions to protect the freedoms and comforts enjoyed by the community, and he pledges to bring his respect for the rule of law to the bench ⁶.

The campaign website invites supporters to contribute by check or contact the team for pickup, and provides a PO Box for donations. No direct email address or phone number is listed on the public pages of the site ⁶.

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