Tobias (Toby) Hampson
- Office sought
- N.C. Court of Appeals Judge
- District (or At-large)
- Seat 2
- Party / affiliation
- Democratic
- City
- Raleigh
- State
- NC
- Election date
- 2026-11-03
- Experience
- Court of Appeals judge since 2019; appellate and civil-litigation attorney.
Biography
Candidate background
Tobias (Toby) Hampson is the incumbent Court of Appeals Seat 2 candidate. Before joining the court in 2019, he practiced appellate and civil litigation and participated in legal education and bar organizations. He lives in Raleigh.
Stated priorities
His campaign emphasizes judicial independence, impartial interpretation, constitutional rights, access to justice and public confidence in courts.
- Incumbent in this race
- Yes
- Education
- American University and Campbell University School of Law.
Summarized from The Election Hub and linked candidate information. Checked October 9, 2026. Campaign positions are attributed statements.
This is a statewide North Carolina race.
Issue positions
Increase affordable housing funding
Not providedIncrease public transit investment
Not providedIncrease police department funding
Not providedExpand city climate programs
Not providedIncrease public school funding
Not providedLower local property taxes
Not providedExpand city support for small businesses
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