Jodi Michelle Allred

Jodi Michelle Allred is the Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court, District 37, Seat 4 in the 2026 election. She appeared on the Republican primary ballot on March 3, 2026 seeking a judgeship that serves the district’s trial courts ¹.

Allred earned a Bachelor of Science from Campbell University in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law ⁸. She has spent the past 25 years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Randolph County District Attorney’s Office, where she has handled a heavy docket, disposing of more than 20,000 cases each year in District Court ⁸. In addition to prosecuting, she provides legal‑update training for local law‑enforcement agencies and serves on the Veteran’s Treatment Court team, reflecting a focus on community‑based justice initiatives ⁸.

Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Allred was raised in eastern North Carolina before moving to Asheboro in 2000, where she has built a family and a local presence. She is a member of the North Ridge Church and volunteers with organizations such as Meals on Wheels. Her son’s serious accident in 2024, which resulted in a brain injury and broken bones, underscored the importance of community support in her life ⁹. She has two children, a son attending UNC‑Wilmington and a daughter in the 8th grade at Uwharrie Charter Academy ⁹.

Running for District Court Judge, Allred emphasizes her extensive trial experience, her commitment to public safety training, and her ties to the community she hopes to serve. While specific campaign endorsements are not listed, her long‑standing service as a prosecutor and her involvement in veteran‑focused court programs are highlighted as qualifications for the bench ⁸.

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