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Campaign email: [email protected]
IncumbentDemocratic
Tobias (Toby) Hampson
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2
2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- 2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2 · Democratic · Incumbent
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02
Candidate: Tobias (Toby) Hampson
Party: DEM
Candidacy date: 12/01/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 9192186773
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02
Candidate: Tobias (Toby) Hampson
Party: DEM
Candidacy date: 12/01/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 9192186773
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Meet Judge Hampson
Source-published biographyJudge Toby Hampson grew up in Moore County, NC. He is a proud product of North Carolina public schools, having attended Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, Union Pines High School, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
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Judge Toby Hampson grew up in Moore County, NC. He is a proud product of North Carolina public schools, having attended Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, Union Pines High School, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
Meet Judge Hampson
Source-published biographyHe graduated from American University with a Bachelor’s Degree and Honors. Judge Hampson graduated from Campbell University School of Law in 2002 with Honors, where he was inducted into the Order of Barristers and was a member of the Law Review.
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He graduated from American University with a Bachelor’s Degree and Honors. Judge Hampson graduated from Campbell University School of Law in 2002 with Honors, where he was inducted into the Order of Barristers and was a member of the Law Review.
Meet Judge Hampson
Source-published biographyJudge Hampson has over 16 years of experience as an attorney in the Court of Appeals and is a leading expert in Appellate Law. He began his career at the North Carolina Court of Appeals, clerking for Judges K. Edward Greene, Wanda Bryant, and Bob C. Hunter. Hampson entered private practice with the Raleigh law firm of Patterson Dilthey, focusing on trial and appellate litigation before joining Wyrick, Robbins, Yates & Ponton in 2007. As a Partner at Wyrick, he led the firm’s Appellate Practice group.
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Judge Hampson has over 16 years of experience as an attorney in the Court of Appeals and is a leading expert in Appellate Law. He began his career at the North Carolina Court of Appeals, clerking for Judges K. Edward Greene, Wanda Bryant, and Bob C. Hunter. Hampson entered private practice with the Raleigh law firm of Patterson Dilthey, focusing on trial and appellate litigation before joining Wyrick, Robbins, Yates & Ponton in 2007. As a Partner at Wyrick, he led the firm’s Appellate Practice group.
Meet Judge Hampson
Source-published biographyJudge Hampson has served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for more than seven years since being elected in 2018. He joined the court with extensive experience in appellate law.
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Judge Hampson has served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for more than seven years since being elected in 2018. He joined the court with extensive experience in appellate law.
Judge Toby Hampson is running for re-election to keep defending the rights of all North Carolinians.
Source-published biographyToby is a father to 3 daughters, a caring husband, and a dedicated Judge. He understands our Courts only work when they serve all North Carolina families.
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Toby is a father to 3 daughters, a caring husband, and a dedicated Judge. He understands our Courts only work when they serve all North Carolina families.
NC Courts = Our Last Line of Defense
Source-published biographyWhen our rights are being attacked, Judge Hampson has led with fairness and impartiality to protect us. He needs your help to be re-elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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When our rights are being attacked, Judge Hampson has led with fairness and impartiality to protect us. He needs your help to be re-elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Experience that matters
Source-published biography16 years of experience as a lawyer in the Court of Appeals
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16 years of experience as a lawyer in the Court of Appeals
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Judge Toby Hampson is running for re-election to keep defending the rights of all North Carolinians.
Candidate positionWhen our constitutional freedoms are under threat, the Courts are our last line of defense. Judge Hampson will work to protect our rights while remaining fair and impartial.
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When our constitutional freedoms are under threat, the Courts are our last line of defense. Judge Hampson will work to protect our rights while remaining fair and impartial.
Public record
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State v. Lindsay
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for motion to dismiss; aiding and abetting; sufficiency of indictment.
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Filed: 2026-08-05
State v. Lindsay (25-344 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Motion to dismiss; aiding and abetting; sufficiency of indictment
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MESA Underwriters Specialty Ins. Co. v. Henson Novelties, Inc.
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for duty to defend or indemnify; judgment on the pleadings.
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Filed: 2026-08-05
MESA Underwriters Specialty Ins. Co. v. Henson Novelties, Inc. (25-649 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Duty to defend or indemnify; judgment on the pleadings
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Zubchevich v. Zubchevich
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for domestic violence protective order; bodily injury.
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Filed: 2026-07-15
Zubchevich v. Zubchevich (25-796 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Domestic violence protective order; bodily injury
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Hall v. Henderson Cnty.
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for zoning, evidence, use category.
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Filed: 2026-06-03
Hall v. Henderson Cnty. (24-919 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Zoning, Evidence, Use category
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Outer Banks Ventures, Inc. v. Currituck Cnty.
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for breach of contract, statute of limitations.
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Filed: 2026-06-03
Outer Banks Ventures, Inc. v. Currituck Cnty. (25-798 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Breach of Contract, Statute of Limitations
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State v. Jessup
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for probation revocation; subject matter jurisdiction.
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Filed: 2026-06-03
State v. Jessup (25-984 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Probation revocation; subject matter jurisdiction
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Maldon v. Scott
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for judgment notwithstanding verdict; breach of contract; rescission.
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Filed: 2026-05-06
Maldon v. Scott (24-372 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Judgment notwithstanding verdict; breach of contract; rescission
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Cassida v. Cassida
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Tobias (Toby) Hampson is recorded as authoring the opinion shown in the official record for judgment on the pleadings; breach of contract; res judicata; merger.
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Filed: 2026-05-06
Cassida v. Cassida (25-229 - Published)
Author: Judge Tobias Hampson
Judgment on the pleadings; Breach of contract; res judicata; merger
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