{"biography":"Kevin Jones is the incumbent judge for Seat\u202f3 of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District and is seeking re\u2011election in the general election on November\u202f3,\u202f2026\u202f[6]. As a district\u2011court judge, he presides over civil, criminal, and family\u2011law matters within the district, a role that requires interpreting state law, managing courtroom procedures, and ensuring fair trials for residents of the district.\n\nJones earned a high\u2011school diploma from Columbia Central High School before attending Vanderbilt University, where he received a bachelor\u2019s degree in 1997. He then earned his Juris Doctor from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2003\u202f[6]. After law school, he worked as an attorney in private practice, gaining experience in litigation and legal advocacy\u202f[6].\n\nHis judicial career began with a successful campaign for the North Carolina 14th Judicial District, where he won the general election on November\u202f8,\u202f2022 with 100\u202f% of the vote after defeating incumbent Pat Evans in the Democratic primary\u202f[6]. He assumed office in the 16th Judicial District on January\u202f1,\u202f2024 and his current term is set to end on December\u202f31,\u202f2026\u202f[6].\n\nIn addition to his courtroom duties, Jones has emphasized the importance of a trustworthy and transparent judiciary. While specific policy positions for his 2026 campaign are not detailed in the available sources, his prior campaign materials highlight a commitment to upholding the rule of law, ensuring access to justice, and maintaining the integrity of the court system\u202f[6].\n\nJones\u2019s background in both private legal practice and elected judicial service positions him as an experienced candidate for continued service on the bench. Voters will consider his educational credentials, prior election performance, and his stated dedication to a fair and effective judicial system when deciding the 2026 race for District\u202f16, Seat\u202f3.\n\n## Sources\n- [4] [Kevin Jones (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Jones_(Rocky_Mount,_North_Carolina))\n- [6] [Kevin Jones (North Carolina District Court judge) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Jones_(North_Carolina_District_Court_judge))\n- [10] [Kevin Jones (Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education District 1, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Jones_(Rowan-Salisbury_Board_of_Education_District_1,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))","campaigns":[{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_016_seat_03","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc District Court Judge District 16 Seat 03"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Eugene Jones","lastname":"Jones","middlename":"Eugene","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_016_seat_03","contest_title":"Nc District Court Judge District 16 Seat 03","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_016_seat_03","contest_title":"Nc District Court Judge District 16 Seat 03","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Incumbent District Court Judge Kevin Jones is running for re\u2011election to Seat\u202f3 of North Carolina\u2019s 16th Judicial District in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"5e8e71e21d23847a"}