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Dana Marie Hackney
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Dana Marie Hackney serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Chatham County, North Carolina, a position to which she was appointed in 2018 5. As of May 2026, she is listed on the candidate profile page for the Democratic Party of Chatham County (CCDP-NC) 5.
Hackney has been identified as a candidate for the Clerk of Superior Court office in Chatham County during the 2026 election cycle 1. In April 2026, her candidacy was highlighted by the Welcome Chatham community group on social media 2. Additionally, she hosted the Central Regional meeting of the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court at the Chatham County Courthouse in July 2025 4.
Background and education
Dana M. Hackney has served as Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court since 2018 5. She was appointed to complete her predecessor's term 5. Specific details regarding her birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, schools attended, and degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.
Career
Dana M. Hackney has served as Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court since 2018, having been appointed to complete her predecessor's term 5. In this capacity, she manages court records and administrative functions for the superior court in Chatham County, North Carolina 1. Her professional engagement includes participation in statewide judicial administration groups; she hosted the Central Regional meeting of the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court in Pittsboro in July 2025 4.
Office history
Dana M. Hackney has served as Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court since 2018 5. She was appointed to complete her predecessor's term and subsequently won election to the office in 2022 15. As Clerk, she hosts regional events for the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court, such as the Central Regional meeting held in Pittsboro in July 2025 4.
Hackney previously ran for the position of Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court in 2018, when she was appointed to the role rather than elected 5.
Business interests and wealth source
Dana M. Hackney has served as Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court since 2018 5. She was appointed to complete her predecessor's term and subsequently won election to the position in 2022 1. As a candidate for this role, she self-describes her background through official campaign profiles and social media channels 23.
Specific details regarding Hackneyβs personal business interests, private wealth sources, or ownership stakes are not provided in the available public records or candidate disclosures. Financial disclosure information typically associated with such roles is not included in the sourced materials for this biography section.
Family
Dana M. Hackney is married and resides in Chatham County with her husband 4.
Sources
Public filings
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