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Martin James Gottholm
Office history
Martin J. Gottholm is a Republican candidate seeking the North Carolina District Court District 32 Seat 6 in the special primary held on March 3, 2026 1. The District Court is an elected trial‑court position that serves residents of its geographic district.
Gottholm has practiced law in Iredell County for more than 35 years, operating the Law Office of Martin Gottholm, which handles personal injury, civil litigation, business law, trusts and estates, as well as family, criminal, employment, and child‑care matters 12. He previously served as a district‑court judge in the same jurisdiction, giving him direct experience on the bench 12.
Before his legal career, Gottholm was an Army officer and Blackhawk helicopter pilot, completing multiple tours in the Middle East 12. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University 12.
In the 2026 special election, Gottholm ran alongside Jessie Conley in the Republican primary for the District 32 Seat 6, though no campaign platform or endorsements were listed on the Ballotpedia page 1.
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