Craig Collins
- Office sought
- N.C. Court of Appeals Judge
- District (or At-large)
- Seat 3
- Party / affiliation
- Republican
- City
- Gastonia
- State
- NC
- Election date
- 2026-11-03
- Experience
- Superior Court judge; former District Court judge, prosecutor and private attorney.
Biography
Candidate background
Craig Collins is a Gaston County Superior Court judge seeking Court of Appeals Seat 3. His background includes District Court service, prosecution and private legal practice. His questionnaire describes experience in criminal, juvenile and civil cases.
Stated priorities
His campaign emphasizes constitutional fidelity and limiting judicial policymaking. His questionnaire says AI regulation belongs to the legislature, with courts reviewing constitutional questions.
- Incumbent in this race
- No
- Education
- University of Pittsburgh and Villanova 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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