{"biography":"Evelyn McLeod is the incumbent Clerk of the Superior Court for Hoke County, North Carolina, and is seeking election to continue in that role as the Democratic candidate in the 2026 race for Hoke County Clerk of Superior Court [9][11]. The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected county official who heads the Clerk\u2019s Office, the administrative arm of the county\u2019s superior court system. In this capacity, the Clerk is responsible for maintaining official court records, processing filings, collecting court fees, and providing public access to court services, as indicated by the title listed on the Hoke County staff directory [9][11].\n\nMcLeod\u2019s current position places her at the center of the county\u2019s judicial administration, overseeing the day\u2011to\u2011day operations that support judges, attorneys, and the public. Her experience in this role gives her direct knowledge of the procedural and logistical needs of the superior court, which she highlights in her campaign outreach. The campaign\u2019s Facebook page, titled \u201cThe Committee to Elect Evelyn M. McLeod for Hoke County Clerk of Court,\u201d serves as the primary platform for communicating her qualifications and goals to voters [8].\n\nThe upcoming election on November 3, 2026 will determine who holds the clerk\u2019s office for the next term. As the Democratic nominee, McLeod is positioning herself as a candidate with proven experience in court administration, emphasizing continuity and familiarity with the county\u2019s legal infrastructure. Voters can learn more about her campaign through the Facebook page and the official Hoke County staff directory, which both confirm her current role and candidacy.\n\nWhile specific policy proposals are not detailed in the available sources, McLeod\u2019s candidacy rests on her existing service as Clerk of Superior Court, suggesting a focus on maintaining efficient court operations and reliable public service.\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [The Committee to Elect Evelyn M. McLeod for Hoke County Clerk of Court | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Mcleod4Clerk/)\n- [9] [Staff Directory \u2022 Evelyn McLeod](https://www.hokecounty.net/directory.aspx?EID=122)\n- [11] [Staff Directory \u2022 Evelyn McLeod - Hoke County - CivicPlus](https://nc-hokecounty.civicplus.com/directory.aspx?EID=122)","campaigns":[{"contest":"clerk_of_superior_court","county":"hoke","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Hoke County Clerk Of Superior Court"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Evelyn","fullname":"Evelyn Mcmillan Mcleod","lastname":"Mcleod","middlename":"Mcmillan","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"clerk_of_superior_court","contest_title":"Hoke County Clerk Of Superior Court","county":"hoke","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"hoke","office_key":"clerk_of_superior_court","office_title":"Clerk of Superior Court","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"hoke","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"clerk_of_superior_court","contest_title":"Hoke County Clerk Of Superior Court","county":"hoke","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"hoke","office_key":"clerk_of_superior_court","office_title":"Clerk of Superior Court","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"clerk_of_superior_court","office_title":"Clerk of Superior Court","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Evelyn McLeod, incumbent Hoke County Clerk of Superior Court, is the Democratic candidate for the 2026 election.","terms":[],"token":"4428b8a66ccc6686"}