{"biography":"Jodi Michelle Allred is the Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court, District\u202f37, Seat\u202f4 in the 2026 election. She appeared on the Republican primary ballot on March\u202f3,\u202f2026 seeking a judgeship that serves the district\u2019s trial courts [1].\n\nAllred 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\u202fyears as an Assistant District Attorney in the Randolph County District Attorney\u2019s 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\u2011update training for local law\u2011enforcement agencies and serves on the Veteran\u2019s Treatment Court team, reflecting a focus on community\u2011based justice initiatives [8].\n\nBorn 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\u2019s 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\u2011Wilmington and a daughter in the 8th grade at Uwharrie Charter Academy [9].\n\nRunning 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\u2011standing service as a prosecutor and her involvement in veteran\u2011focused court programs are highlighted as qualifications for the bench [8].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Jodi M. Allred (North Carolina District Court District 37 Seat 4, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jodi_M._Allred_(North_Carolina_District_Court_District_37_Seat_4,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [2] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [3] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [7] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [8] [Elect Jodi Allred](https://electjodiallred.com/)\n- [9] [Elect Jodi Allred](https://electjodiallred.com/about)\n- [11] [North Carolina 2026 General Election](https://www.thegreenpapers.com/G26/NC)\n- [12] [Who Is Running for Prosecutor and Sheriff in North Carolina in 2026? | Bolts](https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/candidates-district-attorney-sheriff-north-carolina-2026/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_037_seat_04","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc District Court Judge District 37 Seat 04"},{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_037_seat_04","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Nc District Court Judge District 37 Seat 04"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Jodi","fullname":"Jodi Michelle Allred","lastname":"Allred","middlename":"Michelle","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_037_seat_04","contest_title":"Nc District Court Judge District 37 Seat 04","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_037_seat_04","contest_title":"Nc District Court Judge District 37 Seat 04","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"district_court_judge_dist_037_seat_04","contest_title":"Nc District Court Judge District 37 Seat 04","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"district_court_judge","office_title":"District Court Judge","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Jodi Allred is a Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, bringing 25 years of prosecutorial experience and community involvement.","terms":[],"token":"69e3ba4458adecfb"}