Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Age:

Approximately 68

Previous experience in elected office:

Superior Court Judge (2015-2025); District Court Judge (1994-2014)

Occupation:

Former superior and district court judge

Description:

Hayes was a judge in Catawba County for over 30 years. He had recently retired but decided to come out of retirement. He said, “I still have service left in me.” He will now occupy the seat of Judge Amy Walker who decided not to seek reelection. He said in a Ballotpedia survey that he wants to be “the best Christian, Conservative, Constitutional judge I can be.”

Other personal:

Hayes was recognized with a portrait in the courtroom following his retirement in 2024. He recently taught business law at Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is known for wearing colorful bow ties. Hayes has bachelor’s and JD degrees from Wake Forest.