FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Paul Shumaker (919) 971-9020 RALEIGH, NC, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 – Mark D. Martin tonight won his election bid for Supreme Court Chief Justice against opponent Ola Lewis, a Superior Court Judge from Brunswick County. The Associated Press first declared the victory around 9:05 p.m., reporting a roughly 70 percent lead for […]
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Dr. June Atkinson, North Carolina Superintendent of Public InstructionJustice Mark Martin is by far the most qualified candidate to serve as our State’s next Chief Justice. He is the only candidate in the race who has the experience necessary to lead our State’s judiciary and assume the heavy responsibilities of the Chief Justice position. Mark is the only candidate in this race who has served on the Supreme Court (he has been there over 15 years) and has authored appellate decisions (he has authored over 400).
There is a reason Justice Martin has been endorsed by the bi-partisan group of all five former NC Chief Justices. He is fair, impartial, cares deeply about our State, and is widely regarded for his integrity and commitment to the rule of law.
Having worked with Justice Martin to help our young people better understand the importance of our courts and the rule of law, I can tell you that he is one of the hardest working Justices in the history of the Supreme Court. It is critical that Justice Martin win this election—and lead our Supreme Court—and I strongly endorse his candidacy for Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court.
James G. Martin, Governor of North Carolina from 1985 to 1993I appointed Mark to the bench in 1992—over 20 years ago. Since that time he has provided great public service to our State on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Court. I hope you will join me in supporting his campaign for Chief Justice.
Justice Mark Martin is a veteran jurist with over 20 years of judicial experience. He is the only active judge in our State with experience on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Court. Justice Martin examines legal issues carefully and methodically, writes thoughtful and well-reasoned judicial opinions, and maintains the highest standards of judicial demeanor and temperament. His long record of public service also reflects unquestioned integrity. As the bi-partisan group of all former Chief Justices of North Carolina, we respectfully ask you to join with us in supporting Justice Martin’s candidacy and helping spread the word about his campaign.Five Former Chief Justices: Chief Justice Rhoda B. Billings (ret.); Chief Justice James G. Exum (ret.); Chief Justice Henry E. Frye (ret.); Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr. (ret.); Chief Justice Burley B. Mitchell, Jr. (ret.)
