Carolyn Jennings Thompson is an American politician who served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from September 11, 2023 until her defeat in the 2024 General Election to state prosecutor and former State Rep. Tom Murry. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Thompson to the Court in 2023 to fill a vacancy.[1]
She previously served as a Deputy Commissioner on the North Carolina Industrial Commission, a state District Court Judge and a North Carolina Superior Court Judge in District 9. Thompson received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hampton University and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Murry | 2,809,458 | 50.89% | |
| Democratic | Carolyn Thompson (incumbent) | 2,710,863 | 49.11% | |
| Total votes | 5,520,321 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julee Tate Flood | 1,956,550 | 52.42% | |
| Democratic | Carolyn Thompson | 1,775,943 | 47.58% | |
| Total votes | 3,732,493 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
