Cameron (Chip) Harrison
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
Approximately 50
Previous experience in elected office:
District Court Judge for District 38 (2025-present)
Occupation:
District court judge
Description:
Harrison was appointed to the court in 2025 by Gov. Josh Stein. He previously worked as an assistant public defender. Before that, he was in private practice and taught business law at Alamance Community College. On his Instagram page, he says that he is "working to ensure everyone gets a fair and just trial."
Review of Candidate Rulings (Source: Wake Forest University School of Law Pro Bono Project):
As Harrison has been a judge for just over a year, there are no published decisions available to provide a sense of his judicial philosophy. A review of appellate decisions did not identify any cases in which Harrison's orders were reversed or vacated on appeal.
Other personal:
Harrison grew up in Ranlo. He and his wife own Southern Dance Academy. Harrison danced for years, starting while recuperating from surgery. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Wilmington and a JD from N.C. Central University.