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John S. Arrowood
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1
2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- 2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1 · Democratic · Incumbent
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 01
Candidate: John S. Arrowood
Party: DEM
Candidacy date: 12/01/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 7049065695
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 01
Candidate: John S. Arrowood
Party: DEM
Candidacy date: 12/01/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 7049065695
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EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW
Source-published biographyJudge John Arrowood was born in Burnsville and lived in rural Yancey County until his parents passed away when he was fifteen. Following their deaths, he moved to Caldwell County to live with his brother, a State Trooper, and his family. Judge Arrowood graduated from the local public schools before earning his B.A. Magna Cum Laude from Catawba College, where he was honored with the Whitener Award. This prestigious award is given to the senior who best exemplifies the College’s goals of leadership, scholarship, and service.
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Judge John Arrowood was born in Burnsville and lived in rural Yancey County until his parents passed away when he was fifteen. Following their deaths, he moved to Caldwell County to live with his brother, a State Trooper, and his family. Judge Arrowood graduated from the local public schools before earning his B.A. Magna Cum Laude from Catawba College, where he was honored with the Whitener Award. This prestigious award is given to the senior who best exemplifies the College’s goals of leadership, scholarship, and service.
EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW
Source-published biographyJudge John Arrowood currently serves as a Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals (2017-present), a position he has held for several years after previously serving in 2007-2008. His prior experience includes serving as a Special Superior Court Judge in 2007, as well as working as a partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA. Judge Arrowood is an American Arbitration Association-accredited arbitrator and a certified mediator. He also has experience as a Staff Attorney for the NC Court of Appeals and as a research assistant to Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Arnold.
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Judge John Arrowood currently serves as a Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals (2017-present), a position he has held for several years after previously serving in 2007-2008. His prior experience includes serving as a Special Superior Court Judge in 2007, as well as working as a partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA. Judge Arrowood is an American Arbitration Association-accredited arbitrator and a certified mediator. He also has experience as a Staff Attorney for the NC Court of Appeals and as a research assistant to Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Arnold.
EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW
Source-published biographyBeyond his professional work, he is an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte and remains deeply engaged in his community. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center, an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless.
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Beyond his professional work, he is an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte and remains deeply engaged in his community. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center, an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless.
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Uphold Equal Justice Under Law
Candidate positionUphold equal justice under law on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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Heard Approximately 2,000 Cases
Candidate’s account of past workHeard approximately 2,000 cases as an appellate judge.
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Authored More Than 600 Opinions
Candidate’s account of past workAuthored more than 600 judicial opinions.
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138 captured official records
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Coverage: January 2, 2018 through July 1, 2026- Vote events
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K. Lee Builders, Inc. v. Barnes
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for motion for summary judgment; lien enforcement claim; construction contract; status quo order; breach of contract; motion for judgment on the pleadings..
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Filed: 2026-07-01
K. Lee Builders, Inc. v. Barnes (25-1029 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
motion for summary judgment; lien enforcement claim; construction contract; status quo order; breach of contract; motion for judgment on the pleadings.
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In re: Nelson
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for property tax commission; n.c.g.s. § 105-317; ad valorem tax assessment; presumption of correctness; taxpayer burden of production..
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Filed: 2026-07-01
In re: Nelson (25-1169 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
Property Tax Commission; N.C.G.S. § 105-317; ad valorem tax assessment; presumption of correctness; taxpayer burden of production.
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In re: Greenamyer
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for n.c.g.s. § 31-3.3; attested will; witness signature; adopted signatures; statutory interpretation; summary judgment..
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Filed: 2026-06-17
In re: Greenamyer (25-1004 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
N.C.G.S. § 31-3.3; attested will; witness signature; adopted signatures; statutory interpretation; summary judgment.
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State v. Dade
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for driving while impaired; motion to suppress; preliminary determination; n.c.g.s. 15a-979; n.c.g.s. 20-38.6; pwc; plea agreement..
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Filed: 2026-06-03
State v. Dade (25-721 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
driving while impaired; motion to suppress; preliminary determination; N.C.G.S. 15A-979; N.C.G.S. 20-38.6; PWC; plea agreement.
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State v. Palmiter
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for n.c.g.s. § 14-318.5; vagueness; self-incrimination; motion to dismiss; substantial evidence; knowledge; prejudice..
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Filed: 2026-05-06
State v. Palmiter (25-338 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
N.C.G.S. § 14-318.5; vagueness; self-incrimination; motion to dismiss; substantial evidence; knowledge; prejudice.
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State v. Smathers
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for n.c.g.s. 14-208; online identifier; first amendment; facial constitutional challenge..
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Filed: 2026-03-18
State v. Smathers (25-357 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
N.C.G.S. 14-208; online identifier; First Amendment; facial constitutional challenge.
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Bailey v. Bailey
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for equitable distribution; classification; valuation; equity; real property; business; stipulation..
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Filed: 2026-03-18
Bailey v. Bailey (25-483 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
equitable distribution; classification; valuation; equity; real property; business; stipulation.
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Riddick v. Gates Cnty.
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John S. Arrowood is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for rule 12(b)(6); tortious interference with contract; n.c.g.s. 163-35(c); n.c.g.s. 15a-296; n.c.g.s. 99d-1..
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Filed: 2026-03-18
Riddick v. Gates Cnty. (25-647 - Published)
Author: Judge John Arrowood
Rule 12(b)(6); tortious interference with contract; N.C.G.S. 163-35(c); N.C.G.S. 15A-296; N.C.G.S. 99D-1.
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