Wes W. Barkley

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Yes

Age:

Approximately 50

Previous experience in elected office:

District Court Judge (2014-present)

Occupation:

District court judge

Description:

Barkley is running for his fourth term as a district court judge. Prior to becoming a judge, he was an attorney in private practice in Newton. He also presides over the Drug Recovery Court in Burke County, which is a specialized court offering people with substance abuse problems an alternative to jail or prison.

Other personal:

Barkley received a bachelor’s from Gardner-Webb and a JD from Campbell University.