Mark L. Killian

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Yes

Age:

Approximately 64

Previous experience in elected office:

District Court Judge (2013-present)

Occupation:

District court judge

Description:

Killian is seeking his fourth term as a district court judge. Before becoming a judge, he was an attorney in private practice for 24 years. Killian was an attorney for Adam Baker in the Zahra Baker murder case many years ago.

Other personal:

Killian was born in Burke County, raised in Caldwell and lives in Catawba; all are the counties covered by District 36. He has bachelor’s and JD degrees from UNC Chapel Hill.