Wake County judge Christine Walczyk wins Democratic primary for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 3

Wake County District Court Judge Christine Walczyk won the Democratic primary for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 3. Walczyk secured 62% of the vote against Raleigh attorney James Whalen, who received 38%. Walczyk cited concerns about public confidence in the courts as her reason for running. She now faces Republican Craig Collins in the general election, aiming to reverse a trend of Republican wins on the Court of Appeals since 2020.