JUDICIAL · NC · 2019-2020
Cheri Beasley
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Democrat · North Carolina
NOTABLE
On the record
First Black woman NC chief; 2022 U.S. Senate candidate
Background
North Carolina's Chief Justice · State Supreme Court 2019–2020: Cheri Beasley — 1-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Mark Martin; succeeded by Paul Newby. Note: First Black woman NC chief; 2022 U.S. Senate candidate. Same-year political environment (2019): Governor Roy Cooper; Attorney General Josh Stein; Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID S2NC00497: Senate).
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Others who held this office in North Carolina
- Paul Newby (2021-present)
- Mark Martin (2014-2019)
- Sarah Parker (2006-2014)
- I. Beverly Lake Jr. (2001-2006)