Matt Newton, a Democrat, is running for North Carolina District Court, District 26, Seat 16, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The State Board of Elections candidate list confirms the candidacy in Mecklenburg County.
Experience and education
His campaign biography describes Newton as a lifelong Charlotte resident who graduated from Myers Park High School and UNC-Wilmington before earning a Thomas Jefferson School of Law degree in 2004.
The campaign says he practiced as a trial attorney for about 15 years, including at Newton & Arroyo, before serving on Charlotte City Council after his 2017 election. It lists council committee work on development, transportation, housing and the environment, as well as board service with Smart Start, Charlotte Works and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Newton’s campaign says his judicial work has included domestic violence, criminal and family cases.
Judicial priorities
He emphasizes an impartial and efficient courtroom, fairness, integrity and equal treatment for parties. These are his stated judicial goals.
