[The Triangle Tribune] Aminah Thompson unseats 20-year incumbent Archie Smith
DURHAM – Durham County Magistrate Aminah Thompson has earned the Democratic nomination for Durham County Clerk of Superior Court. Challenging well-liked and 20-year incumbent Archie Smith, Thompson and her team knew they were in for a fight. But with an astounding 65.3% of the votes and no challenger on the November ballot, Thompson is the […]
[Indy Week] Thompson Upsets Smith for Durham Clerk of Court Seat, DPS Board Will Welcome Two New Members
In perhaps the Durham local election’s biggest upset tonight, Durham magistrate Aminah Thompson easily defeated longtime incumbent Archie Smith and will become the Bull City’s new county clerk of court with just under 66 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Kevin E. Jones defeated incumbent Pat Evans to win the NC Judicial District Court 14 Seat 3 […]
[Spectacular Magazine] Aminah Thompson And Kevin Jones Unseat Incumbents In Durham County Primary
DURHAM, NC – Aminah Thompson, Durham County Magistrate, has earned the Democratic nomination for Durham County Clerk of Superior Court. Kevin E. Jones has won the primary election for Durham County District Court Judge District 14 Seat 03. Both candidates were led by campaign manager Cassandra Stokes, with Ty Williams serving as an advisor to Jones. Challenging well-liked […]
[Indy Week] Magistrate Judge Aminah Thompson to Run for Durham County Clerk of Superior Court
Next week, a veteran magistrate judge will file a notice of candidacy in her bid to become Durham County’s next Clerk of Superior Court. She will file on Tuesday at the county board of elections, according to the release. Thompson’s political experience includes serving in leadership capacities with two of the county’s most influential political advocacy organizations. […]