Donna S. Stroud (born June 28, 1964) is an American lawyer and jurist who was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the 2006 election. She was reelected to the court unopposed in 2014 and reelected again in 2022.
Donna Stroud | |
|---|---|
| Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Cheri Beasley |
| Preceded by | Linda McGee |
| Succeeded by | Chris Dillon |
| Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1964 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | J. Wilson Stroud |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Campbell University (BA, JD) |
Stroud was appointed Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals by outgoing Chief Justice Cheri Beasley[1] and sworn in by Chief Justice Paul Martin Newby in January 2021.[2] Newby removed her as Chief Judge and appointed Chris Dillon instead of her, without explanation, in 2024.[3]
Education
editShe graduated from Campbell University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Government in 1985, and from the Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, with a J.D. magna cum laude in 1988. Judge Stroud was ranked first in her law school class each year of law school and upon graduation and served as the Notes and Comments Editor of the Campbell Law Review.[4]
Personal life
editSince 1986, she has been married to J. Wilson Stroud. They have two sons, Aaron and Isaac.[5]
Career
editAfter completing law school, she joined the law firm of Kirk, Gay, Kirk, Gwynn & Howell in Wendell, North Carolina as an associate. In 1995, she became a founding partner in the law firm of Gay, Stroud & Jackson, LLP.
In 2004, she was elected to the Wake County District Court (10th Judicial District), where she served until her election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2006.[6]
Electoral history
edit2022
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donna Stroud (incumbent) | 400,119 | 59.28% | |
| Republican | Beth Freshwater Smith | 274,861 | 40.72% | |
| Total votes | 674,980 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donna Stroud (incumbent) | 2,029,025 | 54.40% | |
| Democratic | Brad Salmon | 1,700,597 | 45.60% | |
| Total votes | 3,729,622 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Donna Stroud (incumbent) | 1,801,800 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 1,801,800 | 100% | ||
2006
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Linda Stephens (incumbent) | 221,893 | 44.51% | |
| Nonpartisan | Donna Stroud | 154,044 | 30.90% | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Parrish | 122,537 | 24.58% | |
| Total votes | 498,474 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Donna Stroud | 774,819 | 50.11% | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Stephens (incumbent) | 771,353 | 49.89% | |
| Total votes | 1,546,172 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Chief Justice Beasley Makes Judicial Appointments | North Carolina Judicial Branch". www.nccourts.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ "Donna Stroud Takes Oath and Becomes Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals | North Carolina Judicial Branch". www.nccourts.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ WRAL.com
- ^ https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/www.sog.unc.edu/files/course_materials/07%20COA%20Panel%20Discussion_Stroud.pdf#:~:text=Judge%20Donna%20S.%20Stroudwas%20elected%20to%20the%20North,with%20a%20J.D.%20magna%20cum%20laude%20in%201988. [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Donna Stroud | North Carolina Judicial Branch".
- ^ "Donna Stroud".
- ^ "05/17/2022 Official General Election Results - Statewide". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "11/08/2022 Official General Election Results - Statewide". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "05/02/2006 Official General Election Results - Statewide". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "11/07/2006 Official General Election Results - Statewide". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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