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John Brian Ratledge
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
John Brian Ratledge, known as Brian Ratledge, is a District Court Judge for Judicial District 10D, Seat 2, serving Wake County, North Carolina. He was first elected to the bench in November 2018 and re-elected in November 2022. He is a Republican. Effective April 1, 2021, he was designated Lead Domestic Court Judge for Wake County, a role he held until July 2025. He presides over criminal, domestic, domestic violence, and civil court matters.
Background and education
Ratledge earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science through the Honors Program at the University of Tennessee, and his Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law.
Career
Before his election to the bench, Ratledge served three years on the Wake County Board of Elections, serving as Chairman during his final year in 2015–2016. He also served three years on the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court's Rules Advisory Commission.
Family
He is married to Elizabeth Ratledge. They have three children.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Ratledge”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Ratledge”.